CPC's eight-point decision wins praise

The eight-point decision introduced by the central leadership of the Communist Party of China has enhanced the Party's governance, won the people's trust and support for the Party as well as provided reference for other countries, a Pakistani senator said.

"The hallmark of President Xi Jinping's leadership has been decisive action of a doer who delivers," said Mushahid Hussain Sayed, chairman of the Pakistan-China Institute.

Sayed, also co-chairman of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties, said that for President Xi, the Party's good governance is inextricably intertwined with holding officials, high or low, accountable, combating corruption and providing people-centered development.

He noted that under President Xi's leadership, China's international image has been enhanced through improvements in the country's governance system.

"The CPC and the people of China are now more closely united, with people having greater confidence in their leadership, which has succeeded in promoting substance over semantics, eliminating extravagance, promoting efficiency and slashing formalism and bureaucratic behavior of officials," he said.

"Most important, the credibility of such governance has been enhanced when the world realizes that China means what it says, as decisions are implemented in a timely manner," he added.

Sayed also pointed out that the code of conduct provides valuable lessons for other nations in combating corruption and regulating bureaucratic conduct.

"The key underlining principle is that nobody is above the law and violations of the law will not go unpunished, irrespective of the rank and status of officials," he emphasized.

"Accountability, therefore, is the basis of good governance and efficient administration and President Xi has led by example in this regard."

Sayed further noted the positive changes brought about by the code of conduct, particularly in curbing extravagance and ensuring that meetings are substantive and purposeful.