Putting “strictness” and “honesty” at the core of code of conduct outlined the recent speech of Song Xiuyan, vice president of the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF), before the organization’s officials in Beijing.
Song delivered her remarks on May 19 during a seminar for the ACWF's middle and senior officials. Her talk, "Three Stricts and Three Honests," referred to "strictness in morals, powers and self-discipline; and honesty in decision-making, business and behavior."
In March last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping raised a series of requirements necessary for officials to improve their lives as well as their professional work.
During the seminar, the ACWF also launched its internal campaign promoting the requirements within the organization.
According to Song, the requirements are values that each member of the Communist Party of China (CPC) must lay as foundations of their life and work.
On the two-hour lecture, she said that officials must study the theories of the Party, the speeches of President Xi, and maintain their thoughts and works in line with CPC's requirements.
Song also called the officials to make friends with women sincerely, know their needs and interests and serve them to keep strictness in their powers.
Having integrity is the key to being strict in self-discipline, she added.
As for the honesty aspect, Song said: "[Officials need to] take real, honest measures and focus on the urgent demands of women, the CPC and the government as well the role of women's federations."
The ACWF VP also urged officials to gather first-hand information via surveys and studies of pertinent issues involving the rights of women and children.
Song also emphasized the need to ensure that women should enjoy the fruits of the work of the officials. She further noted that officials must take responsibilities and enhance their characters of being loyal and honest.
ACWF Secretariat member Deng Li presided over the recently held seminar.