Xi stresses strict criteria, fairness in appointing officials

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed the importance of applying strict criteria and fairness in the appointment of officials.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee [File photo: Xinhua]

Presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Monday, Xi underlined fostering a contingent of high-calibre officials who are loyal to the Party, have moral integrity, and demonstrate a keen sense of responsibility.