Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued a renewed call for advancing full and rigorous governance within the Communist Party of China (CPC), emphasizing higher standards and concrete measures during a key disciplinary meeting in Beijing on January 12, 2026. The remarks came at the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, where Xi serves as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee.
Addressing current challenges, Xi stressed the need to 'confine power to an institutional cage' through improved oversight mechanisms while maintaining relentless anti-corruption efforts. These measures are positioned as critical to achieving objectives outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which enters its first full implementation year in 2026.
Reflecting on 2025 achievements, Xi noted significant progress in combating corruption and improving Party conduct. However, he warned that the current anti-corruption situation remains 'grave and complex,' requiring stronger resolve to eliminate conditions that breed misconduct.
The CPC leader emphasized that strict adherence to Party decisions forms the foundation of centralized, unified leadership. All members were urged to actively implement resolutions from the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee through concrete actions.
Xi's address reinforced the principle of equality before Party regulations, stating compliance 'admits no privilege' and enforcement 'allows no exception.' The speech concluded with a firm commitment to leave 'no place to hide' for corrupt officials, framing the anti-corruption campaign as an existential struggle for the Party's credibility.
