The Practical Path of Implementing the Spirit of the Eight-point Decision of the CPC Central Committee in the New Era

Abstract

The Eight-point Decision on Improving Party and Government Conduct, like a refreshing breeze, have swept across China since 2012, cleansing the Party and government conduct while ushering in a renewed social ethos. The spirit of the Eight-point Decision has taken root with the determination to build trust, these provisions have “advanced comprehensive strict governance of the Party and improved conduct in political, administrative, and social spheres.” (Note 1) This paper examines current Party conduct improvement practices. Building on an understanding of the Eight-point Decision, it proposes a five-pronged approach for their implementation in the new era: ideological cultivation, supervisory mechanisms, institutional refinement, integrated governance of corruption and integrity, and cultural development. These coordinated efforts will ensure thorough and sustained enforcement of the provisions, providing robust support for Party building.