Party democracy

Steps to boost transparency in Party affairs got a leg-up Monday with the appointment of a spokesperson for the Communist Party of China (CPC) Organization Department, which is responsible for the scrutiny and selection of Party officials for top administrative posts.

The criteria used to promote competent and honest officials to government positions are vital to ensure good governance as well as stable and effective policymaking.

As the only political party that wields power, the CPC must realize that inner-party democracy is important to consolidate itself and reform the nation's political system.