国内英语资讯:China Focus: Self-reform: CPCs vigorous journey to centenary_时事

国内英语资讯:China Focus: Self-reform: CPCs vigorous journey to centenary

STRONGER LEADERSHIP

Starting this year, China has launched a massive institutional reform touching upon a wide range of entities of the Party and state.

New offices have opened, staff have been reshuffled and better public services have been launched. The number of ministerial-level entities of the State Council is reduced by eight and vice-ministerial-level entities by seven.

Such changes at central and provincial levels must be completed by the end of 2018, and for local level by March 2019.

Observers believe the reform is "revolutionary" in breaking vested interests and in ensuring development.

The reform is part of the CPC drive to enhance its leadership and long-term governance.

The CPC is continuing to lead the reform and opening up, often called "China's second revolution," which has lasted for 40 years. To continue this revolution, the Party decided to remove the obstinate barriers, such as outdated mentalities, deep institutional flaws and strong vested interests.

"I am confident that the reform will succeed," said the Shanghai-based researcher Song Luzheng. "Chinese communists do not have any interests different from those of the overwhelming majority of the people. That is why the CPC can deal with obstacles and reshape the structure to make it suitable for the long-term development."

A string of reform projects have been undertaken in recent years, touching on the most difficult areas, from state-owned enterprises and household registration to rural land and public hospitals. A new modern economic system is taking shape. Air quality in many Chinese cities has improved significantly. The Belt and Road Initiative is winning more support around the globe. The Chinese economy continues to expand, and in 2017 China's GDP grew by 6.9 percent.