Chief justice calls for integrity among judicial officials

Judicial officials in China should work with integrity and refuse any temptations that could lead to corruption, the country's chief justice urged on Thursday.

Zhou Qiang, president of the Supreme People's Court, made the comments at a seminar about the honorable deeds of Zhai Shuquan, a model judge from the grassroots.

Zhai has helped defuse many conflicts and helped maintain social stability in Nongan County in northeast China, gaining popularity from the public.

Zhou said Zhai's deeds have set an example for all judicial officials in the country.

Zhou added that integrity is important to the image of all judges and the credibility of the judicial system. He urged courts at all levels to explore effective measures to prevent corruption from the root, and improve systems to punish and prevent corruption.

He also urged all courts to further strengthen anti-corruption education so that judicial officials can maintain a mentality indifferent to fame and a simple lifestyle, refusing temptations.

Zhou called for zero tolerance toward corruption, and punishing anyone involved no matter how high the post they hold.