CPC vows zero-tolerance of corruption

The Communist Party of China is vowing to maintain its high pressure campaign to root out corruption with a warning that the fight is vital for the CPC's integrity in the long term.

A communique released on Wednesday after the third plenary session of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, stresses zero-tolerance of graft, and promises to seriously punish every offending official. It says the leaders of any government body, including lower government organizations, will be accountable for any cases of corruption.

And the head of each CPC commission should bear the main responsibility for fighting corruption. It also stipulates that embezzlement is strictly prohibited, and using public money for travelling, banquets, and other private purposes is not tolerated. The communique welcomes the supervision of the media and the public in the party anti-corruption campaign.