Xi stressed that implementing the requirements from the 20th CPC National Congress is the top political task for the entire Party, now and in the future. Members of the Political Bureau must lead the Party on this front.

He reiterated the need to uphold the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, and warned that the Party and the country can accomplish nothing without firm and strong leadership from the Central Committee.

The Chinese path to modernization is an unprecedented endeavor that requires exploration and innovation, and imposes fresh and higher demands on Party units and officials at various levels, he said.

It is important for officials at various levels to undertake their duties to translate the grand visions outlined at the congress into reality, he said, adding that officials must perform their responsibilities with zero complacency and a proactive attitude.

The conduct of officials, especially senior officials, has always been a key indicator for the Party and society, and members of the Political Bureau should place emphasis on correcting pointless formalities and bureaucratic acts, Xi said.

He encouraged senior officials to make more frequent trips to grassroots areas to learn about real situations and create an atmosphere for grassroots officials and the people to tell the truth and speak from their hearts.

The CPC has always represented the fundamental interests of all people and has never stood up for the interests of any particular interest group or a privilege-seeking class, Xi said.

Members of the Political Bureau must take the lead in assuming clean governance and self-discipline as well as the political duty for Party governance, he said.

He called on the members to discipline their family members and relatives, as well as their associates, to prevent them from seeking unjustifiable benefits with their power or influence.

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