Building a better intra-Party accountability mechanism

In the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the Communist Party of China has witnessed some major changes. First, the number of CPC members increased from 82.6 million in 2011 to 90.59 million by late 2018, and primary Party organizations grew from 4.03 to 4.61 million. Which means the work to strengthen intra-Party management has substantially increased.

Second, the pressure on and challenges facing the Party have acquired new characteristics and forms. Accordingly, Party organizations and cadres at various levels have shouldered more responsibilities, and thanks to the implementation of the "comprehensively strengthening Party discipline" policy, relevant regulations and systems have become more targeted, specific and optimal.

Besides, as leading Party cadres born in the 1950s retire, younger cadres with different abilities, responsibilities and spirit, and understanding of Party discipline are gradually taking center stage. Against this backdrop, building an intra-Party discipline and accountability system has become even more important, necessitating a revision of the Regulations of the CPC on Accountability by the Party Central Committee.