In a significant address at the State Council meeting on clean governance, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has issued a powerful directive reinforcing the nation’s commitment to governmental integrity and anti-corruption measures. The high-level gathering, held on January 27, 2026, brought together top leadership including Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang who presided over the meeting, and discipline chief Li Xi from the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
Premier Li, who also serves on the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized that robust anti-corruption mechanisms and ethical governance would serve as fundamental pillars for achieving China’s developmental objectives throughout the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). The comprehensive strategy outlined during the meeting focuses on multiple dimensions of governance reform.
The Premier called for enhanced standards and more practical implementation of full and rigorous Party self-governance, ensuring these efforts permeate all aspects of governmental operations. He stressed the necessity of resolutely executing the CPC Central Committee’s decisions while fostering appropriate performance metrics for officials.
Additional measures include combating bureaucratic formalism and alleviating administrative burdens on grassroots-level officials. The Premier specifically highlighted the critical need for strengthened audit oversight and accounting controls to guarantee the secure and efficient management of public funds and assets.
Notably, Li Qiang directed attention toward addressing corruption in high-risk sectors and resolving misconduct that directly impacts citizens’ daily lives. This dual approach targets both systemic vulnerabilities and community-level grievances, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of corruption’s multifaceted nature.
The high-level participation in this meeting signals the coordinated commitment across China’s leadership structure to advance transparency and accountability within governance systems.