Chinese Premier Li Qiang has intensified anti-corruption efforts in government work, emphasizing integrity as a cornerstone for achieving the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) objectives. Speaking at a State Council meeting on clean governance this week, Li outlined measures to strengthen oversight and eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies.
The premier stressed the need for 'full and rigorous Party self-governance' across all administrative processes, urging officials to align their performance evaluations with national development priorities. His remarks come as China enters the first year of its latest economic blueprint, which aims to balance growth with institutional reform.
Key initiatives include combating wasteful formalism that burdens local officials, enhancing audit mechanisms for public fund management, and addressing corruption in critical sectors affecting citizens' daily lives. Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and senior discipline official Li Xi joined the high-level meeting, signaling cross-departmental coordination.
Analysts suggest these measures aim to streamline governance as China navigates complex economic challenges. 'By reducing bureaucratic friction, the government can better implement strategic investments and social programs outlined in the Five-Year Plan,' noted a Beijing-based policy researcher.
