2. Enforcing the Eight Regulations

The wind just blows the sail thousands of miles away

A review of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core in implementing the Eight Regulations of the Central Committee and promoting work style construction since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

Xinhua News Agency reporters Sun Shaolong, Wang Peng and Fan Sixiang

The Eight Regulations have profoundly changed China.

At the end of 2023, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held a two-day special democratic life meeting on the study and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. An important agenda item of the meeting was to hear a report on the implementation of the Eight Regulations of the Central Committee by the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has always maintained the sobriety and determination to solve the unique problems of major parties, persisted in promoting the implementation of the Eight Regulations of the Central Committee, and continuously promoted the construction of the Party’s style of work. The century-old party continues to radiate vitality in its self-revolution, uniting and leading the people of the country to forge ahead on the new journey of building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation.

Don’t let up, don’t stop, and grasp the spirit of implementing the Eight Regulations of the Centre to the end

On October 27, 2022, less than a week after the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping led the newly elected members of the 20th Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China to Yan’an to pay homage to the revolutionary holy place.

At the Yan’an Revolution Memorial Hall, the General Secretary paused for a long time in front of the “Ten Nos of the Yan’an Period” display board. On the display board, the first thing listed is “No corrupt officials.”

“Back then, Comrade Mao Zedong and other revolutionaries of the older generation lived in cave dwellings, ate coarse grains, and wore common clothes in Yan’an. They used the ‘Yan’an style’ to defeat the ‘Xi’an style.’” General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized, “All comrades in the Party must looks at the older generation of revolutionaries and we must inherit and carry forward the glorious traditions and fine styles left by the Communists, have the courage to promote the Party’s self-revolution, unswervingly promote comprehensive and strict governance of the Party, always maintain the Party’s advanced nature and purity, and ensure that the Party remains a socialist country with Chinese characteristics. A strong leadership core for the cause.”

Embark on a new journey and show a new look.

A few months later, a “new learning competition” for Chinese Communists in the new era - the thematic education on learning and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era - was launched in depth throughout the Party.

The Political Bureau meeting of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held on March 30, 2023, clarified the five specific goals to be achieved by this thematic education. One of them is to “establish a new trend of honesty and integrity.”

The Party’s style and image are related to the Party’s creativity, cohesion, and combat effectiveness, and determine the success or failure of the Party and the country’s cause. Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has attached great importance to and personally planned the Party’s work style construction on the new journey, and has consistently advanced the work style construction in depth——

Only three days after the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee was held. One of the important agendas was to review the “Implementation Rules of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee for the Implementation of the Eight Regulations of the Central Committee”;

From the First and Second Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee of the Party, to the Central Economic Work Conference, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection Plenary Session, to the Educational Work Conference on the Study and Implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and other important occasions, we have all expressed our commitment to persevere in doing a good job in the Party’s work. New requirements have been put forward for work style construction and the implementation of the spirit of the Central Committee’s eight regulations;

Presiding over the meetings of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, there were many topics involving work style construction;

A series of important instructions were issued on building a clean and honest government, establishing and practicing a correct view of political performance, opposing formalism and bureaucracy, improving investigation and research, promoting “four grassroots levels”, and investigating and punishing illegal gatherings for dining and drinking;

In the important instructions on political and legal work, party building and organizational work, the work of the general office in the new era, propaganda and ideological and cultural work, etc., requirements are put forward on style construction...

There is no small matter in building a work style. Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has made a series of important expositions on the consistent implementation of the spirit of the Central Committee’s eight regulations and deepening the construction of work style, which has further deepened the understanding of the regularity of work style construction and laid a solid foundation for the continuous strengthening of the eight central regulations and the promotion of work style construction. The normalization and long-term effect of style construction points out the way forward and provides the fundamental follow-

It put forward clear requirements for the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, emphasizing that “comrades of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee must strictly benchmark and implement the newly revised eight-point regulations of the CPC Central Committee, one by one, implement them to the letter, and focus on correcting formalism and bureaucracy. We must take the lead in promoting the Party’s fine style of work.”

Talking about the key tasks of work style construction, it was emphasized that “the correction of formalism and bureaucracy should be placed in a more prominent position as a key task of work style construction, and targeted measures should be studied, scientific and precise targeted rectification should be carried out, and hard work should be done to achieve practical results.”

Talking about strengthening the construction of a culture of integrity in the new era, it emphasized the need to “carry out in-depth education on party spirit, style, and discipline, inherit the Party’s glorious traditions and fine styles, inspire Communist Party members to pursue their lofty ideals, and regard abuse of power for personal gain and corruption as a great shame.”

Talking about the work of party schools, he emphasized that “Party schools at all levels must dare to grasp, dare to manage, and strictly control, so that students can feel the style of learning, simplicity, and clarity as soon as they enter the Party school.”

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To what stage has the cause of the Party and the people developed, will the construction of the Party’s style of work be advanced? The greater the risks, the more challenges, and the heavier the tasks, the more important it is to strengthen the Party’s work style and use a good style to inspire spirit, inspire fighting spirit, establish an image, and win the hearts and minds of the people.

Stimulating turbidity and raising clearness will lead to long-term success. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, the whole Party has worked tirelessly to implement the spirit of the Central Committee’s Eight Regulations and continuously deepened the construction of its style. A vibrant Marxist party is showing its excellent style image and full spirit. The state forges ahead on a new journey and makes achievements in a new era.

Set a benchmark and set an example, setting a shining example for the whole party

In April 2023, after the launch of the theme education on learning and implementing Xi Jinping’s socialist thought with Chinese characteristics for a new era, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Guangdong for inspection and investigation.

In four days and thousands of miles, from the shores of the Qiongzhou Strait to the shores of the Pearl River, and from west to east across the land of western Guangdong, General Secretary Xi Jinping worked tirelessly to see more of the local development and changes and understand more of the actual situation.

“Very cordial and kind”, “The questions were very detailed and specific”, “I didn’t expect the General Secretary to know so much about marine fisheries”... These are the real feelings of the grassroots people when they see General Secretary Xi Jinping.

An inspection trip to Zhejiang, where he went into the trade market to have cordial exchanges with representatives of merchants and small business owners; an inspection trip to Jiangxi, where he visited helicopter manufacturers, boarded helicopters in person, and learned about the results of technology research and development... Going deep into the grassroots and the front line has always been the place where General Secretary Xi Jinping A clear direction for investigation and research.

Give orders with actions and teach by example.

Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has conducted 18 domestic inspections and surveys. From the holy land of revolution to the frontier of reform, from the northwest frontier to the Yangtze River Delta region, the General Secretary has traveled intensively and non-stop, and has visited 16 provinces.

On September 7, 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Longwangmiao Village, Laojieji Township, Shangzhi City, Heilongjiang Province, which was severely affected by floods. He visited and expressed condolences to the victims and learned about the progress of post-disaster recovery and reconstruction. Speaking of Northeast China and North China, General Secretary Xi Jinping said: “I am concerned about the disaster-stricken places. I will also visit those places in the future.”

On November 10, 2023, as winter entered the north, General Secretary Xi Jinping made a special trip to the severely affected Mentougou District of Beijing and Zhuozhou City of Baoding, Hebei Province to visit and express condolences to the affected people, and to inspect and guide post-disaster recovery and reconstruction work.

Brave the cold and return in the dark. In one day, by bus and train, the journey spanned Beijing and Hebei, covering rural areas, communities, schools, municipal facilities, water conservancy projects, visiting residents, meeting teachers and students, visiting shops, visiting farmers’ households, entering wheat fields, and going up embankments... …

“Walking along the way, after hearing and seeing, I feel at ease and relieved. The restoration and reconstruction work is proceeding as planned.”

The people have always been General Secretary Xi Jinping’s deepest concern. On the eve of the Spring Festival in 2023, we had video connections with grassroots cadres and the masses in six provinces and cities to visit and express condolences, interact with the masses and solve problems for them;

During the inspection and research in Inner Mongolia, it was the College Entrance Examination. I personally told “candidates first” and the driving route could be adjusted if necessary;

During the investigation and research in Shanghai, we visited the affordable rental housing to visit new residents and learn more about their living conditions;

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Every word and deed reflects the clear attitude of taking the lead in implementing the Eight Regulations of the Central Committee; every detail demonstrates the deep feelings of the Communists in governing for the people.

In the golden autumn of 2023, President Xi Jinping and old and new friends from all over the world gathered in Beijing to attend the third “Belt and Road” International Cooperation Summit Forum.

In addition to attending the opening ceremony of the summit forum, delivering a keynote speech, and holding a welcome banquet, President Xi Jinping arranged seven and a half days from October 17 to 20, 2023, to meet with all foreign leaders participating in the meeting. Working selflessly from early in the morning to late at night...

Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has made six 25-day overseas visits, visited 7 countries, presided over 4 home diplomacy, strictly implemented foreign affairs regulations, streamlined the entourage, simplified greetings and receptions, and demonstrated the pragmatism of the above-mentioned leadership. Responsible and noble demeanor.

Comrades Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and other comrades of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee conscientiously implemented the important instructions and requirements of General Secretary Xi Jinping, strictly implemented the Eight Regulations of the Centre, and effectively implemented the implementation in the areas, departments and localities in charge. implement.

In terms of improving investigation and research, members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee focused on fully implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and went to local areas for investigation and research on major issues such as promoting Chinese-style modernization. During the investigation, we insisted on getting down to the front line, focusing on understanding the real situation through methods such as “Four Nos and Two Straights” and refraining from formalism and bureaucracy.

In terms of streamlining conference activities, we must strictly control the number, scale, and duration of national conference activities, and optimize the organization and arrangements of meetings of the Party Central Committee’s decision-making, deliberation and coordination body. Strictly review and approve meetings at higher levels and out of town, and it is increasingly becoming the norm to hold meetings and events via video.

In terms of streamlining document briefings, we adhere to the “short, practical and new” style of writing and refine the word count standards for central documents. Except for the unified arrangement and approval of the Party Central Committee, no individual comrade of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee has publicly published works, single volumes of speeches, or sent congratulatory letters, congratulatory messages, inscriptions, inscriptions, or prefaces.

In terms of standardizing overseas visit activities, we will reasonably coordinate the arrangements for the overseas visit, and strictly implement the requirements for the number of days of the overseas visit, group size, accommodation and catering, etc.; we will use transportation in strict accordance with the regulations.

In terms of improving news reporting, further strictly control the number of words, layout arrangement, time period, etc. and streamline news coverage of national conference events.

In terms of improving security work, scientifically deploy forces, reduce traffic control, and reduce the impact on people’s production and life.

In terms of strict diligence and frugality, we resolutely implement the requirements of “living a tight life”, further reduce the central government’s “three public” budgets, and strictly prohibit local governments from illegally constructing buildings and halls and borrowing debts to carry out “image projects.”

Those who teach by example will follow. The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core conscientiously implements the eight central regulations and its implementation rules without discounting or making changes. It sets a benchmark and sets an example for the whole party with practical actions.

A new journey, starting again, promoting style construction to develop in depth

​On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day in 2023, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission publicly reported seven typical cases of violations of the Eight Regulations, once again sending a clear signal to pay close attention to key time nodes and strictly grasp style issues.

Style construction is always on the road and never ends. Since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, all regions and departments have thoroughly studied and implemented Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, deeply grasped the new situation, new tasks and new requirements in style construction, and continued to deepen the implementation of the spirit of the Central Committee’s eight regulations. Scientifically and accurately rectify stubborn style problems, continue to stimulate the entrepreneurial motivation of party members, cadres and officials, and escort the new journey of forging ahead with new results in style construction.

Concentrate the mind, cast the soul and build a solid ideological and political foundation for style construction – “It is an important historical experience to promote the whole Party to solve outstanding problems in the Party style in a self-revolutionary spirit through centralized education.”

In June 2023, during an inspection tour in Inner Mongolia, General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward clear requirements on how to implement learning and rectify the style of work, pointing out the direction for the majority of party members and cadres to use strong styles and solid measures to promote thematic education to achieve effective results.

The Party’s style is the Party’s image and a barometer of the relationship between the Party and the masses and the public support for it.

All regions and departments have comprehensively and systematically studied Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, adopted various forms in thematic education to guide party members and cadres to focus on the Party’s innovative theory, and purify their thoughts through in-depth inspection, analysis and rectification. We must keep political standards and political requirements throughout the work style construction, and strive to create a clean and upright political ecology.

Highlight the key points and correct the stubborn diseases of the “four winds” with the spirit of nailing -

“11,860 cases of issues that violated the spirit of the Eight Regulations were investigated and dealt with, 16,728 people were criticized, educated and punished, and 11,870 people were given party discipline and government sanctions...” Before New Year’s Day 2024, the website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission announced the nationwide investigation and punishment of violations of the eight central regulations in November 2023. Provide monthly reporting data on problems of breaching the spirt of the regulations. This is the 123rd consecutive month that this data has been released.

We will put the correction of formalism and bureaucracy in a more prominent position, carry out special rectifications on “half-baked projects”, “face-saving projects” and irresponsible and incompetent actions, and strengthen unhealthy tendencies in the fields of grain purchase and sales, farmland protection and other fields. Supervise and enforce discipline, intensify efforts to correct prominent problems of hedonism and extravagance, seriously investigate and report illegal gatherings of leading cadres in many places for dining and drinking, and keep a close eye on the problem of excessive office space...

All regions and departments will unswervingly adhere to the tone of strictness, keep a close eye on common and recurring work style diseases, keep a close eye on areas and areas with outstanding problems and weak work, make targeted efforts and make breakthroughs in key areas, and promote work style construction with a firm grasp of the situation. produce results.

Addressing both the symptoms and root causes, and continuously improving the efficiency of work style construction and governance - “We will keep a close eye on the ‘critical minority’ of leading cadres, pay close attention to problems that occur frequently during festivals such as illegal eating and drinking, illegal collection and delivery of gifts, illegal payment of allowances, subsidies or benefits, and dig deep into the reasons behind them. Regarding corruption-related issues such as the exchange of benefits and entrusted services, violations of regulations and disciplines will be severely investigated and punished...”

Before the 2023 Dragon Boat Festival, the Heilongjiang Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision issued a holiday reminder to party members, cadres and public officials across the province to be honest, sounding the alarm to be wary of “corruption from the wind” and “corruption from the wind”.

All regions and departments must adhere to the Party spirit, work style and Party discipline, improve the corruption investigation mechanism, resolutely correct the corruption problems behind the unhealthy practices, and thoroughly investigate the unhealthy practices behind the corruption cases.

From conducting joint investigations into problems in catering waste and “three official” expenditures; to strictly investigating the “four styles” problems behind drunk driving and exposing typical cases; to promoting the construction of a comprehensive information platform for supervision and improving “punishment, “Treatment and prevention” work chain to form a joint governance force...

While strictly investigating the “four styles” issue, all regions and departments have combined with the education and rectification of cadres to carry out education on glorious traditions and fine styles, discipline and style education for young cadres, and warning education, striving to cultivate a culture of integrity in the new era, with excellent party style and political style Drive social and public morals to improve, promote changes in customs, and constantly eliminate the breeding ground for style problems.

Take responsibility and use a good style and good image to promote the formation of a good situation that pays close attention to implementation——

“Thanks to you, the cost of irrigating land is now reduced to less than half of the original price.” In December 2023, Gao Keguo, a large grain grower, said happily in Yanglou Village, Jiaxiang County, Jining City, Shandong Province.

The reporter learned that in response to reports from villagers about the excessively high irrigation water fees in the village, the Jiaxiang County Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision launched a special rectification of the village collective’s “three capitals” to severely curb the unhealthy trends that infringe the interests of the masses and help improve the quality and efficiency of rural revitalization.

One point of deployment, nine points of implementation.

Focusing on the implementation of the strategic arrangements made at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, all regions and departments have adopted a series of specific measures to enhance capabilities, improve work styles, and strengthen responsibilities, and encourage party members and cadres to anchor their goals and work hard to solve practical problems and achieve success. People’s livelihood and practical matters have formed a good situation of paying close attention to implementation.

How effective the work style construction is, the people have the most say. The results of the National Bureau of Statistics’ public opinion telephone survey on social conditions at the end of 2023 showed that 95.7% of the people surveyed expressed affirmation of the overall effectiveness of the implementation of the spirit of the central government’s Eight Regulations.

When the wind is clear, the energy is upright, when the energy is upright, the heart is aligned, and when the heart is aligned, everything will be successful.

2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It is a critical year for achieving the goals and tasks of the “14th Five-Year Plan”. Promoting Chinese-style modernization has an arduous task and a bright future.

Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, the whole party has grasped the iron mark and stepped on the stone to leave its seal, and constantly deepened the construction of work style. It will surely be able to unite the majestic spirit of unity of more than 1.4 billion people with its excellent work style. Strength, continue to push forward the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation!

(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, January 20)