Senior Chinese leader Luo Gan
has said China will launch a nationwide crackdown on organized
crime to ensure a safe and stable social environment.
Luo, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau
of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the
remarks at a teleconference held on Wednesday.
"To curb evil forces not only concerns social security, but the
CPC's image as well," said Luo, also secretary of the Committee of
Political Science and Law under the CPC Central Committee.
He asked party committees, governments and relevant departments
at various levels to enhance anti-corruption measures and the
party's ruling capacity, and join together to prevent evil forces
from undermining China's stability.
He warned of serious repercussions if the local governments and
departments did not keep clamping down severely on organized
crime.
(Xinhua News Agency February 23, 2006)
