Party forges ahead by putting people first

Self-reform efforts

The CPC is committed to building itself into a vibrant Marxist governing party that keeps abreast of the times, enjoys the people's wholehearted support and has the courage to reform and be able to withstand all challenges.

Noting some negative factors, dangers and challenges ahead, Xi has said the Party's self-reform faces arduous and long-term tasks, and no thoughts of pausing or resting should be entertained.

Problems and obstacles that could shake the Party's foundations must be eradicated through self-reform, and members should listen to the people and voluntarily accept public oversight, he said at a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee in June last year.

Khun, the corporate strategist, said China's readiness to change and improve is a critical part of its governance system.

"When I discuss the primary reasons for China's remarkable development over the past four decades, I always include the Party's willingness, albeit out of necessity, to admit and correct errors," he said.

In October, the fourth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee adopted a landmark decision, urging the Party to uphold and improve the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and advance the modernization of China's system and capacity for governance.

Salah Adly, general secretary of the Egyptian Communist Party, said the CPC has made a breakthrough in promoting China's industrialization and opening up to the world, while managing to overcome all difficulties and challenges in making progress and development.