The Three Guidelines for Ethical Behavior and the Three Basic Rules of Conduct

The initiative to implement the three guidelines for ethical behavior and the three basic rules of conduct (the 3+3 Initiative) was proposed by Xi Jinping. It calls upon officials at all levels to be strict with themselves in self-cultivation, in the exercise of power, and in self-discipline, and act in good faith when performing official duties, taking initiatives, and interacting with others. Through self-cultivation officials are expected to enhance their awareness of the ethical standards of the Party, stand firm in support of its ideals and principles, cultivate integrity, pursue lofty goals, distance themselves from vulgar interests, and resist unhealthy practices and evil influences. Prudence in the exercise of power emphasizes the importance of using power in the interests of the people, and in accordance with rules and regulations. Officials are expected to keep the exercise of power within the confines of institutional checks, and neither seek privileges nor abuse power for personal gain at any time. Self-discipline promotes respect for the rule of law, diligence in self-examination, and strict adherence to Party discipline and state laws.

Good faith in performing official duties entails due diligence in decision-making to ensure that all ideas, policies, and plans are context-appropriate, in line with actual conditions, and on well-conceived and rational basis. We should avoid being overly ambitious and divorced from reality. Good faith in taking initiatives requires down-to-earth wisdom, results orientation, and accountability for our actions. We should be willing to face up to problems, and be adept at solving them, and strive to achieve real results that can stand the test of time. Good faith in interacting with others calls for honesty in our daily life and work. We should always talk the talk, and walk the walk.

“三嚴三實”

“三嚴三實”是習近平對各級領導干部改進作風提出的要求，即嚴以修身、嚴以用權、嚴以律己，謀事要實、創業要實、做人要實。 嚴以修身，就是要加強黨性修養，堅定理想信念，提升道德境界，追求高尚情操，自覺遠離低級趣味，自覺抵制歪風邪氣。嚴以用權，就是要堅持用權為民，按規則、按制度行使權力，把權力關進制度的籠子里，任何時候都不搞特權、不以權謀私。嚴以律己，就是要心存敬畏、勤于 自省，遵守黨紀國法。

謀事要實，就是要從實際出發謀劃事業和工作，使點子、政策、方案符合實際情況、符合客觀規律、符合科學精神，不好高騖遠，不脫離實 際。創業要實，就是要腳踏實地、真抓實干，敢于擔當責任，勇于直面矛盾，善于解決問題，努力創造經得起實踐、人民、歷史檢驗的實績。做人要實，就是要做老實人、說老實話、干老實事。