BEIJING (Bloomberg): Chinese President Xi Jinping said it’s essential to maintain a strong stance against graft to ensure corrupt officials have "no place to hide,” according to a report from the official Xinhua News Agency.
The situation is "grave and complex” and the task of "eliminating the soil and conditions breeding corruption remains arduous,” Xi said at a meeting of the country’s top anti-graft agency on Monday, Xinhua reported.
He warned that graft hampers the Communist Party and the country’s development.
Xi’s comments underscore the priority he’s placed on cleaning up government since he came to power in 2012.
Last year, China sacked nine senior military officials from the ruling party in a high-profile purge that removed several commanders and a member of the 24-man Politburo.
On Monday, Xi called for the appointment of "truly loyal and reliable” cadres who are willing to take responsibility, as local governments are set to begin leadership transitions this year, Xinhua reported.
Those who are appointed must ensure central policy decisions are implemented effectively, he said.
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