In a report to the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) National Congress, the Party vows to intensify efforts to uproot corruption in sectors with a high concentration of power, funds and resources.   

“Firm actions will be taken to swat ‘flies,’ or corrupt low-ranking officials, whose misconduct directly affects people’s lives,” said the report, delivered by Xi Jinping at the congress’ opening session on October 16. 

“We will strictly investigate and handle cases of corruption where leading officials’ spouses, children, children’s spouses, other relatives, or staff use their influence to seek personal gain,” the report said. “We will punish both bribe takers and givers and combat new and disguised forms of corruption.”  

International cooperation will be deepened to combat corruption and an integrated mechanism for pursuing fugitives, preventing escape, and retrieving stolen assets will be established, according to the report. 

“To address both the symptoms and root causes of corruption, we will advance national anti-corruption legislation and promote a culture of integrity in the new era,” it said. 

In addition, the Party will provide education and guidance aimed at strengthening the vigilance of Party members and officials so that they have no desire to engage in corruption and so they live and work with honesty and integrity.  

The Party will also closely integrate and coordinate harsh punishment, regulation over the exercise of power, and education and guidance, so as to continually secure more institutional achievements and greater efficiency in fighting corruption.