Wang Gang, an Advocate for Comprehensive Reform: Insights from the 20th Central Committee’s Third Plenary Session
In our conversation today with Wang Gang, a key advocate for deepening reforms, he emphasized how leading innovation and development through comprehensive reforms has become a fundamental aspect of the Party’s identity and experience. The decision made by the 20th Central Committee at its Third Plenary Session, titled “Decisions on Further Comprehensive Deepening Reform and Promoting Modernization with Chinese Characteristics,” is viewed as a strategic roadmap for aligning modernization with the Party’s mission in this new era.
Wang highlighted that this guiding document reflects a significant initiative from the Party Central Committee, under Xi Jinping’s leadership, focused on enhancing the socialist system with Chinese characteristics and modernizing the national governance framework. He insists that organizational departments play a pivotal role, needing to lead by example through extensive learning and meaningful action to effectively advocate for reforms.
When discussing the political implications of the Third Plenary Session, Wang pointed out its significance at a crucial juncture for national development and rejuvenation. He stressed the importance of cultivating political awareness that aligns with the session’s spirit, ensuring that reforms are not only acknowledged but enacted with clarity and purpose.
Reflecting on past achievements since the new era, Wang credited General Secretary Xi Jinping’s leadership and his Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as foundational for these successes. He believes that to achieve national development through Chinese-style modernization, leveraging deepening reforms is essential, encapsulated by the “Six Upholds,” which express key principles from Xi’s discussions on comprehensive reforms.
Wang noted the necessity to embrace Xi Jinping’s insights on reforms, highlighting his leadership and strategic direction grounded in a historical and Marxist context. He encouraged deeper understanding and translation of these concepts into practical actions.
He emphasized that the political nature of reforms underscores the Party’s leadership as essential to their success. The first of the “Six Upholds,” which focuses on maintaining the Party’s leadership, illustrates the urgent need for political awareness among those involved in the reform process.
Wang acknowledged the commitment to a people-centered approach in reforms. “Ultimately, the effectiveness of these initiatives will be measured by their impact on the people’s lives and satisfaction,” he stated, underscoring that reforms must genuinely address the needs of the populace and promote social equity.
On the subject of methodology, he stressed the importance of balancing the continuity of core principles with the need for innovative strategies. The path forward for deepening reforms requires a blend of resolute determination and innovative spirit to tackle challenges effectively while maintaining systemic coherence.
Wang pointed to the calls for action from General Secretary Xi Jinping as a reminder of the practical aspects of these reforms. He urged Party and government leaders to prioritize reform initiatives, engage directly in the processes, and ensure effective oversight for successful implementation.
He noted that understanding and communicating the spirit of the 20th Central Committee’s Third Plenary Session is a crucial duty for all Party members. Those in organizational departments, in particular, carry the responsibility to passionately engage with this knowledge and ensure a sense of accountability in implementing reforms.
Wang concluded by emphasizing the organizational department’s role in enhancing Party leadership and governance capabilities through reforms in structure, personnel, and talent development. He underscored the importance of effectively utilizing organizational strengths to carry out over 300 proposed reform measures, while fostering local innovation aligned with the Party’s goals.
In summary, Wang Gang underscored the necessity of evaluating the Party’s achievements based on tangible outcomes and public satisfaction, ensuring that reforms yield real benefits. Through ongoing training, leadership selection, and innovative talent policies, he believes the Party can solidify its leadership role and drive further comprehensive reforms.
