Wang Qishan, head of the party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, says that strict discipline is necessary for the party to fulfill its promise to the people. (Photo : www.scmp.com)
Wang Qishan, chief of China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), has put forward, once again, his call for party and state law separation.
Recently, the graft buster-in-chief gathered some of the central bureau, scholars and organ chief and held an open forum, discussing the topic of Revision of the Standards for Honest and Clean Government, and Regulations on Party Disciplinary Measures.
He also hosted a discussion on the similar topic earlier in July during his inspection tour in Shaanxi Province. On his visit, Wang met with some of the province's party committee members and with the provincial party chief.
With references tracing back to Oct. 2014, during the fourth plenary session of the 18th CCDU, experts have considered amending the party's disciplinary measures and government standards as part of Wang's long-term plan.
During the said event, Wang pointed out that a rigorous and a scientific scheme of party regulations should be advanced in line with the centennial anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Introducing changes related with discipline and inspection tours, according to Wang, is part of this effort.
Apparently, the reason for Wang's ideology is the status of the CCDI, the one responsible for probing corrupt officials, launching unprecedented attacks against them.
Wang said that he feels like his authority is limited only to investigation, even emphasizing that the said process alone is suggested by many as a matter handled by the judiciary, not by the commission he heads.
According to reports, Wang seems to want to assume a role where he can deal more closely with party disciplines and standards.
The recent months have seen key officials being probed by the CCDI. However, more investigations are still underway, and the best is yet to come, Wang hinted.
