In order to run the country well, the ruling party must run itself well first, and power-for-money deals have become the biggest challenge for the CPC’s anti-graft campaign. Inaction is dangerous; half-hearted action is of little help; only through sensible, responsible action can the party secure an invincible position.

A maturing political process has helped the party develop quasi-government capacities for governing, organizing, integrating Chinese society. However, the challenges facing society and institutions today make the upcoming session worthy of special attention.