Some officials ‘not corrupt, but indolent and sloppy’
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China still faces challenges in rooting out corruption, according to He Zengke, director of the China Center for Comparative Politics and Economics.
Speaking at meetings to advise Sri Lankan officials on China’s politics, economy, ecology and global affairs, he said that while many officials were keeping their behavior in check, underperformance remained an issue.
“Some officials are clean but incapable,” He said. “They are not greedy or corrupt, but indolent and sloppy.”
He also said that “balancing the anti-corruption campaign with guaranteeing the rights of officials” was a top concern.
It was not enough to have clean politics. “A government which is clean but not capable will miss those precious opportunities for development,” he said.
Officials who accept bribes must be punished, while those who are competent should be encouraged and promoted.
He proposed that the salaries of public servants be increased to reduce temptation, and that laws be enacted to protect informers.
The inspection system and public participation have been integral to the anti-corruption drive, he said.
“Party committees send inspection groups to subordinate organizations to investigate, interview and receive reports and complaints about behavior or problems that are illegal or against the rules,” he said.
“The government has also focused on extraditing fugitive officials, and enhanced the implementation of laws and the Party code of conduct.”
This year alone, China’s Operation Skynet has repatriated 863 officials.
He said 139 high-ranking officials, provincial level officials or Army commanders and above, had been implicated in corrupt behavior between 2012 and November this year.
“The leaders have demonstrated their strong will and determination in fighting corruption. No one enjoys impunity."
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