A meeting of the Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership has stressed building on the gains in the Party's theoretical study program to rally a powerful force for building a strong nation and advancing national rejuvenation.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered an important speech as he chaired the criticism and self-criticism meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held from Thursday to Friday.
Members of the Political Bureau took turns to speak at the meeting. They were open and frank in examining their conduct in accordance with the regulations of the Political Bureau on upholding and strengthening the centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee and on enforcing the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on conduct.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivers an important speech as he chairs the criticism and self-criticism meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The meeting was held from Thursday to Friday. /Xinhua
The meeting noted that the year of 2023 is not only the first year for implementing the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress but also witnesses economic recovery after three years of COVID-19 epidemic response.
The CPC Central Committee has led the whole Party and people of all ethnic groups in pushing forward economic recovery and growth, fulfilling the major goals of economic and social development, and achieving hard-earned and remarkable progress in other fields such as grain output, sci-tech innovation, institutional reform, opening up, diplomacy and anti-corruption campaigns, the meeting stressed.
Members of the Political Bureau unanimously acknowledged that establishing Comrade Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole and establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era are of decisive significance to addressing various risks and challenges and advancing Chinese modernization.
The members also urged efforts to deepen reform and opening up across the board, elevate social expectations and consolidate the momentum of economic recovery and growth.
Speaking at the meeting, Xi stressed that democratic centralism is the fundamental organizational principle and leadership system of the CPC.
He said it is necessary to adhere to scientific decision-making, to give full play to intra-party democracy and to concentrate the wisdom of the whole party.
Xi stressed that leading cadres should establish a firm outlook on political achievements that benefit the people.
He reiterated that high-quality development is the primary task of Chinese modernization, and leading cadres should make it an important part in their outlook on political performance.
Xi urged the members to adhere to the right political direction and fulfill due political requirements in the process of planning major strategies, policies and tasks.
Efforts should be made to defuse potential political dangers in a timely manner, and prevent non-political risks from turning into political risks, Xi said.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivers an important speech as he chairs the criticism and self-criticism meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The meeting was held from Thursday to Friday. /Xinhua
On the new journey, it is necessary to rely on Chinese modernization to unite people, he said, adding that Chinese modernization is a great cause that calls for common commitments and strenuous efforts from all.
He called on members of the Political Bureau to mobilize all positive factors that can be mobilized and unite all the forces that can be united to push the Party members, cadres and masses to focus their ingenuity and energy on the same goal and come together as a mighty force for the construction of Chinese modernization.
"The biggest political advantage the Party has is its close ties with the people while the biggest potential danger it faces as a governing party is becoming distanced from them," said Xi, stressing that efforts should be made to ensure and improve public well-being and respond to the people's justified demands in a timely manner.
Speaking of pointless formality and bureaucratism, which have caused grave concern among the officials and the public, Xi said efforts to address such problems should start from the leading authorities and leading officials, while members of the Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee should take the lead in this regard.
Xi also told members of the Political Bureau to set an exemplary model in staying upright, clean and self-disciplined, to foster a sound political ecosystem featuring honesty and integrity.
(With input from Xinhua)