Committed to a clean society

Xi's speech signifies the top leadership is more determined than ever to root out corruption and punish rule violators

Communist Party of China General Secretary Xi Jinping has pledged a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, reflecting the top leadership's determination to root out corruption from Chinese society.

Addressing the third plenum of the 18th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, Xi said the Party has resolved to use "strong doses" to eradicate the "serious disease" of corruption. Emphasizing that no official found guilty of corruption will be spared and that the corrupt will eventually be caught, he said all officials should abide by the Party discipline.