President Xi Jinping has called for winning the battle against corruption when he addressed the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in Beijing on Monday.
Xi, also the general secretary of CPC Central Committee and the chairman of the Central Military Commission, highlighted the progress that the Party leadership has made in combating corruption in recent years. He said China's anti-corruption campaign will eradicate breeding grounds for misconduct and resolve pressing public concerns.
President Xi described corruption as the Party's greatest threat, underscoring the complexity of the ongoing battle.
He called for determination to ensure officials are unable and unwilling to engage in corrupt practices.
The Chinese president also outlined a series of key priorities, including making political oversight more targeted, extending anti-corruption efforts to the grassroots, and tackling misconduct that directly affects people's lives.
He also stressed the need to maintain pressure on corruption in systemic and emerging areas, ensuring that the path of Chinese modernization remains on course.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Professor Zhang Xiaomeng of Renmin University of China explained that China saw intensified efforts last year to tackle corruption in sectors with concentrated power, wealth and resources.
She noted China will enhance political oversight to prevent deviations and ensure the effective implementation of key decisions.
She said institutional frameworks for discipline, law enforcement and education are being strengthened to promote comprehensive and strict Party governance.
"The newly revised Regulations on Disciplinary Action of the Communist Party of China came into effect in 2024, establishing clear standards for addressing misconduct. For the first time, comprehensive guidelines on the 'four forms' approach to handling violations have been formalized as Party regulations. Additionally, a historic, Party-wide educational campaign on disciplinary rules has significantly strengthened members' awareness of discipline, regulations and integrity," she said.
Zhang added that China will continue to strengthen political oversight by aligning supervisory priorities with major reforms and key decisions.
"Oversight will become more precise and routine. Wherever the CPC Central Committee's major decisions are implemented, political oversight will follow to prevent negligence or defiance. Additionally, addressing misconduct and corruption together will enhance effectiveness in eliminating improper conduct and advancing integrated anti-corruption efforts," she said.
China to enhance political oversight against corruption: scholar
China to enhance political oversight against corruption: scholar
China to enhance political oversight against corruption: scholar
