context: In late 2023, Xi Jinping 习近平 led the CPC to launch a self-revolution drive to strengthen party control. The effort aims to bind central, local and ground-level units closer together while upholding the Central Committee's power. Members must show true loyalty to central orders in local policy work, not mere verbal compliance. A 'democratic life' meeting, a key party-building tool for thought remoulding, was called by the Politburo in December 2024 to set an example for subordinate units.
The CPC Politburo called a democratic life meeting from 26–27th December, reports Xinhua. The meeting focuses on promoting Xi Jinping 习近平 Thought and carrying out criticism.
Politburo comrades
- listened to the organ's report on
- the execution of the eight-point regulation of the Party Centre
- rectifying formalism to ease grassroots administrative burdens
- took turns to confess their opinions concerning
- the CPC disciplinary regulations
- several provisions of the CPC Central Politburo on strengthening and maintaining the centralised and unified leadership of the Party Centre
- implementing rules for the CPC Central Politburo to implement the eight-point regulations of the Party centre
The Politburo agrees that Xi’s leadership core provides a fundamental guarantee for realising all lines of Party work: there is a need to remain loyal.
Xi evaluated the confession of each comrade, raised demands for each and concluded the session. He considered the meeting to be effective in exchanging ideas, detecting issues and clarifying goals
- resolved the issue where certain cadres and members are neglecting or unaware of Party regulations
- called for upgrading comrades' political qualities
- Politburo comrades ought to take the lead in
- upholding democratic centralism
- carrying out mutual and self-criticism
- abide by Party rules and discipline
- Politburo comrades ought to take the lead in
- stressed that Party discipline both educates, restraints and protects members
- clarified red lines that one should not cross
- provided a guide of action for Party members and cadres to act without fear
- Politburo comrades ought to support those who dare to take action in implementing policies
- deemed it necessary to continue the anti-corruption struggle
- uphold a clear mindset and stern attitude against corruption
- Politburo comrades ought to
- restrict themselves from abusing power
- carry out Party culture rectification in their policy areas or regions
- educate their families and staff
- demanded Party secretaries take responsibility for both political and practical issues in their unit
- Politburo comrades ought to
- shoulder political responsibility in overseeing discipline work
- take strong action to shore up Pary discipline
- Politburo comrades ought to
To realise next year’s reform goals, Xi called leading cadres at all levels to
- visit and learn from the masses
- understand
- what the people are worrying about
- what issues are the most urgent