An upcoming article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, underscores the critical importance of improving work conduct within the Party. Set for publication in the 10th issue of 2025’s Qiushi Journal, the CPC’s premier theoretical magazine, the piece consolidates Xi’s key statements from 2012 to 2025, reinforcing the Party’s long-term commitment to discipline and public trust.
The article centers on implementing the CPC Central Committee’s eight-point decision—a series of anti-bureaucracy and anti-extravagance measures introduced in 2012. Xi highlights how these rules have reshaped Party conduct, government efficiency, and social ethics over the past decade. “Strengthening work conduct is fundamental to the Party’s vitality,” the article states, crediting the reforms with revitalizing the CPC’s connection to China’s population.
Emphasizing vigilance against emerging forms of misconduct, Xi urges officials at all levels to lead by example and avoid complacency. The article positions the eight-point rules as a cornerstone of the Party’s modernization efforts, linking effective governance to sustainable social stability. Analysts view this renewed focus as a signal of continuity in the CPC’s strategy to address systemic risks ahead of key political milestones.
Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, the Party has prioritized self-governance through targeted anti-corruption campaigns and institutional reforms. Xi’s article reaffirms that these efforts will remain central to maintaining the CPC’s role as “the leading core in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics.”
