China hosts reception to observe International Anti-Corruption Day
BEIJING -- A senior discipline official Thursday called for upholding the authority of the United Nations and the principal role of the UN Convention against Corruption in global anti-corruption cooperation.
Yang Xiaodu, deputy secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and head of the National Supervisory Commission, made the remarks at a reception to observe the 15th International Anti-Corruption Day, which falls on Sunday.
Yang also called for advancing full and rigorous governance over the Party and combat against corruption in China.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a written congratulatory message to the event, reaffirming that the UN valued and supported international anti-corruption cause.
Representatives from 125 countries and international organizations in China attended the reception.
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