Xi Calls for Loyalty to Party in County Secretary Positions

Beijing, June 30 – The 13th issue of the Party’s official journal will republish Xi Jinping’s important article, “Becoming a County CPC Secretary Like Chao Yulu.” Delivered during a January 12, 2015 symposium for county‑level Party training, Xi points out that the county level is the crucial conduit linking higher and lower levels of the Party and the state. It is the foundation for economic progress, ensuring people’s subsistence, preserving stability and fostering long‑term national peace. By reflecting on the example set by Comrade Chao Yulu, the essay outlines the qualities required of a county secretary, with steadfast Party loyalty highlighted as the primary standard.