SCIO briefing on the Decisions of the 4th Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee
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CCTV:
I have two questions. First, the Decisions adopted at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee emphasizes that China needs to adhere to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics in order to comprehensively advance the rule of law. What considerations is that based on? Second, we also notice that the Decisions states that officials will be held accountable if they are found to have interfered in judicial cases. There were similar regulations and requirements in place before. Has any new content been added to those?
Jiang Wei:
The rule of law is an important achievement of human civilization, and the basic spirit of this concept holds meaning in the political and social governance of all countries. There are some fundamental rules which we should follow in the process of constructing the rule of law, but the real conditions of the country also need to be taken into consideration.
The questions of what path a country takes toward the rule of law and what kind of system of the rule of law will be built are decided by the basic national conditions of a country. Take a look at the status quo of the rule of law in various countries. Their national conditions are complex, so the patterns of the rule of law are diversified. We have noticed that structures of governance, legal systems and judicial systems are not totally the same in major developed countries. There isn't a universal model of the rule of law in the world, there is no best pattern, there is only one most suited to the conditions of the country.
Through 65 years of exploration, China has made tremendous achievements in building the rule of law. Specifically, we have explored the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics. This path accords with China's national conditions, showing the superiority of the socialist system and providing strong legal support for the country's rapid economic development, social stability and people's happiness and prosperity. We unswervingly follow this path with full confidence. The world has already recognized the merit of the Chinese model of economic development, and we believe it will also recognize the merit of the Chinese model of building the rule of law.
The Decisions stipulates clear requirements for the system of holding officials accountable for influencing or meddling in judicial activities that you just mentioned. According to the Decisions, three primary measures are adopted. First, we will record all details in any case of officials influencing judicial activities or meddling in a particular case. Second, public notices will be made -- officials will be criticized in public notices if they seriously influence judicial activities. Third, officials will be held accountable if their interference in a particular case brings about serious consequences. Thank you.
Reuters:
Why was the case of Zhou Yongkang not mentioned at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee? How has the CPC's investigation of him been going? When will the CPC publish information on the progress of this case? Thank you.
Jiang Wei:
Since Zhou Yongkang no longer holds office in the central leadership group, there weren't relevant decisions made about him at this meeting. Investigation of the Zhou Yongkang case embodies the CPC Central Committee's attitude and determination to resolutely fight against corruption. As for the details and progress of the case, I know nothing. So I cannot answer your question. Thank you.
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