China details its distinctive path to combating corruption: official

China remains firmly committed to advancing a distinctive Chinese path to combating corruption, a senior Party official said at a press conference in Beijing on Friday, citing Party leadership, a holistic approach and integrated efforts against corruption.

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has led the whole Party in carrying out an unprecedented anti-corruption campaign with unprecedented intensity and widely recognized results. The campaign has safeguarded the Party's advanced nature and integrity, eliminated serious hidden dangers within the Party, the state and the military, ensured that the Party will never change its nature, its conviction, or its character, and provided a strong guarantee for building a great country and advancing the cause of national rejuvenation.

At the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), General Secretary Xi pointed out that the CPC has successfully blazed a distinctive Chinese path to combating corruption, one pursued under the centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, one that addresses both symptoms and root causes, and one that advances the integrated approach of ensuring officials do not dare to, are unable to, and have no desire to commit corruption. This represents a profound exposition of the connotations of the distinctive Chinese path to combating corruption.

At the press conference, Zhang Fuhai, deputy secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and deputy head of the National Commission of Supervision, elaborated on the essence and significance of this distinctive Chinese path to combating corruption.

"First, upholding the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee. Combating corruption is an extremely complex and arduous task that requires strong organizational leadership, meticulous planning and coordinated action. Without the centralized and unified leadership of the Party, it would be impossible to succeed," said Zhang.

"Second, addressing both symptoms and root causes. In the new era, the anti-corruption struggle has consistently taken a holistic approach, addressing both symptoms and root causes through systematic governance. It has worked to both clean up the 'blue-green algae' and remove the 'silt,' creating conditions for tackling root causes by addressing symptoms, and consolidating the gains of addressing symptoms by tackling root causes. Both symptoms and root causes are tackled through synchronized, organically integrated, and mutually reinforcing efforts," he said.

"Third, taking an integrated approach to ensure that officials do not dare to, are unable to and have no desire to commit corruption. These three aspects form an interconnected whole, are embedded in each other and serve as conditions for one another. Only through an integrated approach can we cure both the symptoms and the root causes," said Zhang.

China details its distinctive path to combating corruption: official

Famed for its vast range of goods, the Canton Fair not only grabs attention with high-tech innovations, but traditional handicrafts still hold their ground.

Running in three phases from Oct 15 to Nov 4 in Guangzhou of south China's Guangdong Province, the fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, has attracted global buyers arriving with long procurement lists for Chinese products and a keen interest in closer collaboration with Chinese companies.

For 70 years, the Canton Fair has stood as China's enduring gateway to global trade. It is not only a stage for major corporations, but also a launchpad for time-honored handicraft makers.

Yamei Carpet Factory from central China's Henan Province is a beneficiary of this platform, as the fair helps it connect with international clients without traveling the world chasing buyers.

"These are Persian-style handwoven rugs. Our main export destinations are the Middle East, followed by Europe and the United States," said Chen Yufeng, director of Yamei Carpet Factory.

Today, the Henan-based enterprise has grown from a small workshop into a globally renowned supplier of premium handmade rugs, with annual export revenue jumping from a few thousand U.S. dollars to more than 8 million dollars.

"So far it's going very good. I like the product. I'm looking at mixed items, handmade silk rugs. I'm looking at bronze sculptures and other items. They are very popular because of the workmanship, the quality," said Faizan Hamshaid, a buyer from Pakistan.

Handwoven silk rugs come at a steep price, with a single piece costing thousands of U.S. dollars and requiring years of work by highly skilled artisans. The benefits of this booming trade ripple out to rural communities.

"Around 90 percent of our workers are women. At least half of them are local farmers. They can weave rugs at home in their villages while still tending their farmland. On average, a weaver can earn an extra 40,000 yuan (about 6,009 U.S. dollars) every year," Chen said.

Traditional handicrafts attract foreign buyers with unique charm at Canton Fair