On January 12, 2026, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, asked for a full upgrade of Party self-governance to hit the targets of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). Speaking at the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) in Beijing, Xi compared the effort to a major “system update” aimed at boosting discipline and transparency. 🚀
Xi urged all levels of Party leadership to turn big decisions into tangible results with “targeted, precise, and regular inspections.” He pointed to the use of big data and AI—already in play for tracking rural assets and poverty-relief funds—as a game-changer for oversight. 📊🤖
Another hot topic was keeping power in an “institutional cage.” Since 2012, the CPC’s eight-point decision has cracked down on waste and improved conduct. Early in 2026, the CCDI and the National Commission of Supervision even publicly named seven typical cases of rule-breaking, reminding everyone that the zero-tolerance vibe is here to stay—especially around holidays like Mid-Autumn Festival and the Spring Festival. 🎉🔒
Corruption fighting also got a major shout-out. Xi stressed this battle “cannot be lost,” highlighting a three-part strategy: make officials dare not, cannot, and do not want to be corrupt. This approach has shaped the Chinese mainland’s anti-corruption efforts since the 18th CPC National Congress, blending strong deterrence, strict rules, and a push for a clean political culture. ⚖️✊
Experts say Xi’s message is clear: by leveling up self-purification, self-improvement, and self-reform, the CPC sets a strong foundation for steady and sustainable modernization in the Chinese mainland. 🌱🇨🇳
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Understanding CPC's push to advance rigorous Party self-governance
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