What happens when personal connections matter more than qualifications in government appointments? And can public officials simply resign or retire to escape accountability? These are challenges facing governments around the world.

At its recent Fifth Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee, the Party called for stronger oversight of official appointments, tougher action against favoritism and cronyism, and measures to prevent officials from evading accountability after leaving office. The goal? To ensure public office serves the public, not private interests.