Xi calls for more anti-corruption efforts despite achievements(3)

SOEs KEY SECTOR IN ANTI-CORRUPTION

Xi told officials to better supervise state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

"State-owned assets and resources belong to all the people [of China]," Xi said.

The CPC's control of such enterprises should be intensified and the supervision of SOE bosses strengthened, he said.

Departments and positions -- which deal with large amounts of power, money or resources -- should receive special attention and stricter supervision, he said.

The intra-Party supervision system should be enhanced, he said, starting with Party regulations -- such as the ethics code -- and discipline penalties. The system of selection, appointment and management of officials must also be improved.

"Officials should be truthful in their lives and faithful in their duties," Xi said.

These comments imply that officials need to be aware of their positions and exercise their power within the law, Ma Huaide said, adding that Xi was also warning officials that their positions were not compatible with a get-rich-quick life.

Xi told discipline inspectors at all levels that fighting corruption and fostering clean governance were their central tasks.

"Inspectors must shoulder their responsibilities and carry out supervision [on corruption] while remaining loyal, honest and responsible."

Wang Qishan said that Xi's speech demonstrated commitment to running the Party strictly.

He called on discipline and inspection officials at all levels to use Xi's remarks to guide their work.