Earlier today, December 25, 2025, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee met in Beijing to review discipline inspection work and set priorities for 2026. This session reaffirmed the party's unwavering anti-corruption campaign, emphasizing that the fight against corruption is a journey without end.
Raising the Bar for Party Governance
The bureau highlighted its commitment to full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more effective measures. These efforts aim to bolster economic and social development during the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
Discipline Down to the Details
Central to this drive is the CPC's eight-point decision, adopted in 2012 to curb bureaucratic excesses. The decision sets clear rules for research tours, official meetings, and everyday activities, from formal dinners to business trips. As John Ross, senior fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China, notes, these detailed regulations distinguish the Chinese mainland's approach from governance models elsewhere.
Xi Jinping has led by example. During over 100 domestic inspections since 2012, he has declined special arrangements, blending in with local customs. Three days after the eight-point decision was issued, Xi visited Guangdong Province in South China, choosing a standard hotel suite and a simple buffet meal, which he finished in under 20 minutes.
Anti-Corruption for the People
Xi emphasizes that ordinary residents judge the campaign by the problems it solves, not the speeches delivered. Thursday's meeting called for continued action against misconduct that directly affects people's lives, delivering tangible results across the Chinese mainland.
In Heilongjiang Province in the Chinese mainland, a data-driven oversight model uncovered misappropriation of vocational training subsidies. In Chongqing Municipality, strengthened supervision now protects food safety and school funding. Nationwide, reforms in elderly care and medical assistance are ensuring public funds reach those who need them most.
As 2025 draws to a close, China's leadership is preparing for another year of stringent oversight, promising that the anti-corruption campaign will remain steadfast and focused on serving the people.
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