Good can drive out the bad

Top leaders of China are showing that the new normal for the political and social environment they envision is attainable

'New normal' is a phrase that has been mentioned by Xi Jinping since he became the new Party leader in late 2012. And media outlets have begun using it to describe his policies. In this context, "new" means that the top leaders through high-pressure means will revolutionarily change the old political system hard hit by corruption and misconduct. "Normal" means that the fight against corruption will be continual instead of a short-lived battle.

The ultimate aim of the new normal is transparent governance and a political environment that is under the rule of law.