Qiushi Journal Issue Preview: No. 4, 2025

General Secretary Xi Jinping’s article on improving the systems for exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance was published on Issue No. 4, 2025, Qiushi Journal.

According to the article, since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, we have achieved a series of theoretical, practical, and institutional innovations in our efforts to exercise full and rigorous Party self-governance. Furthermore, we have gradually established a set of systems for exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance, opening up new frontiers for the self-reform of our century-old Party. 

All of us in the Party must bear in mind that full and rigorous self-governance is an unceasing endeavor and that self-reform is a journey to which there is no end. On the journey ahead, we must maintain the prudence and sober-mindedness of one under examination as we utilize the establishment of systems for exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance as an effective means to advance the great new project of Party building, the article says.

The article also emphasizes that Party building in the new era is a systematic project, with the advancement of the Party’s political building as the overarching guide and all other dimensions of Party building integrated into efforts to strengthen the Party politically.

We should take as our fundamental guidelines the CPC Central Committee’s important thoughts on Party building and on the Party’s self-reform and follow overall leadership of the Party and the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee. To meet the overall requirements for Party building in the new era, we should apply systems thinking and rigorous methods to Party self-governance, ensuring it covers all aspects, involves the entire Party, spans the full chain of accountability, and achieves seamless integration of systems. By doing so, we are sure to develop a system for exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance that is all-encompassing, well-structured, standardized, and efficiently functioning.

The article also outlines plans to enhance the systems for exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance in five aspects. The improved systems should include a well-connected and efficient organizational system, an education system that enables Party members to maintain firm ideals and convictions, and a supervision system that applies targeted measures and addresses both symptoms and root causes, as well as a well-conceived and practical institutional system, and a clear and well-defined accountability system. 

Readers will find in this issue an editorial piece inspired by Xi’s vision.

This issue features an article by the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, which elaborates on enhancing the systems for exercising full and rigorous Party self-governance as well as promoting Party building and high-quality development of organizational work in the new era.

The theoretical study group of the Executive Council of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) offers valuable insights into accurately understanding the major issues related to the Party’s self-reform.

Ni Yuefeng, Secretary of the CPC Hebei Provincial Committee and Director of the Standing Committee of the Hebei Provincial People’s Congress, explains how to guide the high-quality development of Hebei with the new development philosophy.

An article by the CPC Leadership Group of the Ministry of Justice elaborates on furthering reform on all fronts under the rule of law.

Han Jun, Minister and Secretary of the CPC Leadership Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, introduces the Ministry’s efforts to achieve greater self-reliance and strength in agricultural science and technology and unswerving commitment to building a strong agricultural nation.

Ren Hongbin, Chairman and Secretary of the CPC Leadership Group of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), discusses the role of CCPIT in promoting international cooperation in industrial and supply chains.

An article by Zhang Yuyan and Xu Xiujun, professors at the School of International Politics and Economics, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, calls for an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.

Feng Ziyi, a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Peking University, explores Chinese modernization from the perspective of civilization.

Xinhua reporters narrate the transformations and achievements made in the full revitalization of the Northeast China in the new era.

The Party Working Committee of Wuhan East Lake High-Tech Development Zone vividly recounts the continuous technological innovation and high-quality industrial development in the East Lake High-Tech Development Zone.

Three reports by Qiushi journalists published in the “Spring Festival Grassroots Visits” column vividly showcase the vibrant vitality and diverse facets of Chinese modernization.

This issue also includes a statistical chart on economic and social development released by the National Bureau of Statistics, offering readers an overview of legal entities from the fifth national economic census.

Editor: Yi Xiaowei