Discipline chief stresses CPC leadership

The top anti-graft official has highlighted the importance of the Communist Party of China's leadership in the new five-year plan and called on Party members to refrain from breaking the rules.

Wang Qishan, head of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, said on Sunday that the Party's leadership is the key to achieving the goals of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) and creating a moderately prosperous society by 2020.

Speaking after a panel discussion at the ongoing NPC session, he said the Chinese people have pursued revitalization, and the Party has led the Chinese people to strive for an independent and prosperous nation for more than 90 years. Wang said officials have to guide specific work with the essence of the Government Work Report delivered by Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday. He urged officials to abide by Party rules and work for the benefit of the people with courage and a sense of responsibility.