Anti-graft drive vital to a better future

The success of the Belt and Road Initiative, proposed by President Xi Jinping, depends on efficient and timely completion of projects, which in turn hinges on the honesty of the people entrusted with executing the major tasks in the projects.

China, in fact, has done more in the past three years to bring corrupt officials to justice than was seen during the previous 30 years. And China's unprecedented crackdown on corruption will, to a very large extent, ensure people honestly and sincerely execute the projects not only along the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road but also under other programs.

However, care needs to be taken to ensure the anti-corruption campaign doesn't slow down the speedy pace of decision-making in China. Officials are human and thus cannot be infallible.