The Communist Party of China (CPC) is gearing up for its centenary. On Monday, officials from several Party agencies met the media to talk about their work and achievements in a range of areas including the fight against corruption, international relations, economic development and more. During the same news conference, authorities said the CPC has also gained a lot of experience in United Front work over the past century. Officials said that the CPC has established close ties with over 160 countries and more than 560 political parties and organizations around the world. They added that they have received over 1,300 congratulation messages on the CPC centenary from the international community so far. The fight against corruption was also on the agenda. Authorities said that the party's sweeping campaign against corruption has made great achievements in nearly a decade.