China's Anti-Corruption Mission: Putting People First
Starting Monday, January 12, the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s anti-corruption body begins a three-day meeting to review last year’s work and set the course for 2026.
Looking Back at 2025
In 2025, the CPC rolled out its famous eight-point decision – a tight 600-word code to curb official perks and red tape. From March to July, a nationwide campaign urged all Party members to stick to these rules.
By November, authorities handled 251,516 cases of eight-point decision violations, leading to 326,834 punishments. Over 40% involved officials failing on the job through negligence or mismanagement.
Public support soared: 94.9% of people told the National Bureau of Statistics they felt real change.
People-Centered Crackdown
Last year’s campaigns targeted everyday hotspots – school cafeterias, rural funds, healthcare and elder care. This ‘people first’ theme became one of the top anti-corruption keywords of 2025.
The CPC also kept its eyes on both low-level ‘flies’ and high-ranking ‘tigers,’ while ‘fox hunts’ chased fugitives abroad and recovered stolen assets.
Eyes on 2026
At the fifth plenary session of the CCDI, leaders will reflect on 2025’s gains and map out 2026’s tasks, aiming to keep the pressure high and reforms deep.
As Xi Jinping wrote in his 2026 New Year message: “To run the country well, we must first run the Party well. A strong Party makes a strong country.” 💡
Why It Matters
For anyone tracking global governance, market stability or social trends, China’s ‘people first’ anti-graft drive is a key story to watch as it rolls into 2026. Stay tuned! 🌐📊
Reference(s):
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