How-to China: China's further development hinges on sustained anti-corruption efforts - Expert

Q: Is there any institutional innovation in the anti-corruption campaign?

International cooperation is a key aspect of the institutional innovation. Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Chinese government has joined international treaties to promote clean governance. It has called for building a clean Silk Road to foster a sound business environment for countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

Another institutional innovation is the normalization of the central inspection work. It has become routine for the Central Commission of Discipline Inspection to send central inspection teams to government departments, State-owned enterprises, and also provincial-level governments.

For example, at Renmin University where I work, we have just received the second round of central inspection. The first round was in 2013.

Q: Is there any new progress or trends in the anti-corruption campaign?

Previously, the main driving force of the anti-graft campaign came from the central authorities, from the CCDI. Since the 18th CPC National Congress, society has formed an atmosphere in which officials don't desire and don't dare to engage in corrupt behavior.

The anti-corruption achievements also benefit the country's economic development. Because if we spend too much time and energy looking for and punishing corrupt officials, it is a waste of resources that could otherwise be spent in the great cause of pursuing national rejuvenation.