Shou Xiaoli:

Thank you. Now the floor is open for questions. Please identify the media outlet you represent before asking your questions.

CCTV:

My question is for Mr. Qi. According to your introduction, by the end of 2021, the number of primary-level Party organizations had reached nearly 4.94 million, with more than 96.71 million members. The CPC has become the largest political party in the world. How can such a large party with so many members be managed? How do members play their roles? Thank you.

Qi Jiabin:

Thank you for your questions. What you just mentioned is of great concern to society. Yesterday we released a statistical bulletin regarding Party member admission and the work of primary-level Party organizations. I believe you have all already seen it. As the reporter mentioned, there are more than 96.71 million Party members and nearly 4.94 million primary-level organizations. As the world's largest political party of major international standing, the management of its members is of great significance. The CPC has always attached great importance to the education and management of Party members. Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has further promoted the full and rigorous self-governance of the Party, strengthened education, management and oversight of Party members in a strict and practical manner, and made solid efforts to maintain the progressive nature and integrity of Party members. I will introduce them from the following aspects.

First, we have better armed Party members with the Party's theoretical innovations. We have made earnestly studying and putting into practice Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era the primary political task. We have carried out both themed and regular education programs and adopted various forms including rotation training, study groups for leading officials, reading classes and Party lectures on specific topics to guide Party members to study original texts, read classic works and understand the basic tenets of Marxism, enabling them to acquire a deep understanding of the decisive significance of the establishment of both Comrade Xi Jinping's core position on the CPC Central Committee and in the Party as a whole and the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and to firmly uphold Comrade Xi Jinping's core position on the CPC Central Committee and in the Party as a whole and to uphold the Central Committee's authority and its centralized, unified leadership, so that the whole Party maintains a unified thought, firm will, coordinated action and strong ability.

Second, we have strictly organized the regular activities of the Party organizations. The system of holding Party branch general meetings, Party branch committee meetings, Party group meetings, and Party lectures and the organizing of the themed day for Party organizational activities have been fully practiced. Meetings for criticism and self-criticism have been organized and the assessment of Party members by the public has been carried out. We also require making good use of the tool of criticism and self-criticism. Through organizational activities, Party members have been forged into resolute Communists.

Third, we have given more incentives, solicitude and assistance to Party members. As part of the celebrations for the Party's centenary, the CPC Central Committee awarded the July 1 Medal to 29 comrades, and honored 400 outstanding Party members, 300 exemplary Party workers and 499 advanced primary-level Party organizations. Commemorative medals were also awarded for the first time to those who have been Party members for 50 years or more and have consistently performed well in their roles. All these measures have created a strong atmosphere of inspiring role models and promoting a sense of righteousness.

Fourth, we have developed strict systems to expel Party members with serious failings. We have prudently handled Party members that do not meet the mark to ensure the Party's health. Through these efforts, we have strengthened the education, management and oversight of Party members.

Just now, the reporter asked about how to give full play to the exemplary role of Party members. This can be generally summarized in a few words. That is, they are the vanguards and role models in daily life and work; they are the first to step forward at critical junctures; and they are fearless and ready to give their all for the country and the people in times of crisis. That is the vivid reflection of the exemplary roles that Party members play. 

First, Party members have performed their duties in their daily work. Based on individual cases of Party members, we have set vanguard posts and areas of responsibility to reflect the progressive and excellent qualities and traits of Party members in specific posts of production, operations, management and services.

Second, Party members have taken the initiative to serve the people. We have established and improved the mechanism for Party members to make and put into practice promises and to provide volunteer services. We have organized in-service Party members to report to communities, and launched activities with the theme of "doing practical work for the people," so as to resolve the difficulties and problems that concern people the most, and allow the people to feel that Party members are always close by and that the Party is the backbone of the people.

Third, Party members have led from the front in major tasks. Faced with the urgent, difficult, hazardous and arduous tasks related to epidemic prevention and control, poverty alleviation, emergency rescue and disaster relief, and research on major projects, Party members have shouldered responsibilities and risen to the challenge to tackle tough problems, fully demonstrating the vanguard image of Communists in the new era. For example, in 2020, in winning the battle to prevent and control the epidemic, more than 29.77 million Party members marched straight to the front lines to fight the virus. It should be said that in all these aspects, Party members have fully played an exemplary role.

That's all from me. Thank you.