Cadres should always keep people in mind when making decisions, he says

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee urged Party officials to be responsible, remain true to the CPC's founding mission and increase their efforts to improve governance.

Xi made the remarks at a two-day meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which wrapped up on Friday in Beijing.

He said the fundamental reason the CPC has made remarkable achievements that have captured the world's attention is that the Party has always kept in mind seeking a better life for the Chinese people and a rejuvenation of the nation.

CPC cadres should always take the people into account whenever they make decisions or implement policies, Xi said, asking them to understand public opinion — both people's demands and criticisms — and to listen to suggestions through various channels.

Xi stressed that leaders should be responsible because that will determine how successful their work will be. Noting that most leaders generally have a good spirit, he said a few are negative about fulfilling their duty or even pretend to be positive.

He urged CPC leaders to remain vigilant politically and be prepared for dangers even in times of calm. In the face of major risks and challenges, difficulties and conflicts, they should make and carry out plans to address them as soon as possible, rather than avoiding or fearing them, he said.

The world is undergoing change at a rate that hasn't been seen in a century, and the situation at home and abroad is complex, Xi said, adding that rising risks and challenges pose an urgent need for greater efforts to strengthen the country's institution-building and governance capacity.

Xi said CPC leaders play an important role in bringing out institutional advantages and transforming them into effective governance by safeguarding the authority of the CPC Central Committee and implementing major decisions of the central government.

Efforts should be made to turn major decisions into specific tasks by which departments and local authorities can solve practical problems one by one, he added.

The president also underlined the importance of CPC Political Bureau members being clean, honest and self-disciplined, and he urged them to prevent corruption by family members, friends or colleagues.

In June, the CPC launched a nationwide educational campaign to remind members of the Party's fundamental purpose and historic mission.