Making the Eight-Point Regulations “Golden Card” Even Brighter

On July 10, the “21st Century Marxism Lecture Hall” eleventh lecture, hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences’ Institute of Marxism (hereinafter referred to as “the Institute of Marxism”), was held in Beijing. This lecture was chaired by Luo Wendong, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Institute of Marxism, and featured a report by Dai Lixing, a researcher and Director of the Research Department of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era at the Institute of Marxism, titled “Making the Eight-Point Regulations ‘Golden Card’ Even Brighter – Persisting in Continuously Deepening the Rectification of the ‘Four Forms of Decadence’[1]1 The “Four Forms of Decadence” (四风) refers to formalism, bureaucratism, hedonism, and extravagance, which were the targets of a rectification campaign launched by the CPC Central Committee in 2013. with the ‘Three Strict Requirements’[2]2 The “Three Strict Requirements” (三严) refers to strict tone, strict measures, and a strict atmosphere in Party governance, a formulation derived from Xi Jinping’s emphasis on strictness in Party building..”

7月10日中国社会科学院马克思主义研究院（以下简称“马研院”）主办的“21 世纪马克思主义大讲堂”第十一讲在京开讲。此次讲坛由马研院党委书记罗文东主持，特邀马研院习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究部主任戴立兴研究员作题为“让八项规定'金色名片’更加明亮--坚持以三严要求持续深化纠治'四风””的报告。

During the lecture, Dai Lixing systematically explained the reasons for formulating the Eight-Point Regulations and opposing the “Four Forms of Decadence” in the New Era, deeply expounded on the great practice and basic experience of implementing the Eight-Point Regulations in the New Era, analyzed in detail the current importance of implementing the Eight-Point Regulations and rectifying the “Four Forms of Decadence,” and unfolded a comprehensive discussion around persisting in continuously deepening the rectification of the “Four Forms of Decadence” in accordance with the “Three Strict Requirements.”

讲坛中，戴立兴系统阐释了新时代制定八项规定、反对“四风”的原因，深人讲解了新时代落实八项规定的伟大实践及基本经验，详细分析了当前落实八项规定、纠治“四风”的重要性，并围绕按照三严要求持续深化纠治“四风”展开全面论述。

Dai Lixing believes that implementing the spirit of the Central Committee’s Eight-Point Regulations and opposing the “Four Forms of Decadence” must proceed from firmly grasping the people-centered political stance, seizing the “key minority”[3]3 “Key minority” (关键少数) is a term used by the CPC to refer to leading cadres at and above the county and department level, who are seen as the most influential group in implementing Party policies. and adhering to a problem-oriented approach, achieving perseverance, strengthening systematic governance, and highlighting political awareness. It is necessary to deeply recognize that work style issues concern the will of the people, concern the life and death of the Party, and concern the success or failure of the Party’s and the nation’s undertakings. To grasp work style, one must consider it from a political perspective.

戴立兴认为，落实中央八项规定精神、反对“四风”，要从牢牢把握以人民为中心的政治站位、抓住“关键少数”坚持问题导向、做到持之以恒、强化系统施治、突出政治意识等方面着手。要深刻认识到，作风问题关乎人心向背，关乎党的生死存亡，关乎党和国家事业的兴衰成败。抓作风，必须从政治上考量。

Dai Lixing stated that to continuously deepen the rectification of the “Four Forms of Decadence” in accordance with the “Three Strict Requirements,” it is necessary to take General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses on Party work style building as the guideline, and comprehensively advance with a strict tone, strict measures, and a strict atmosphere. The root cause of the “Four Forms of Decadence” problem lies in deviating from Party spirit. Only by persistently using the “four mirrors”[4]4 The “four mirrors” (四面镜子) is a metaphor used in Party education campaigns, urging cadres to examine themselves against four benchmarks: theory and ideals, Party discipline, the people’s interests, and exemplary figures. of theory and ideals, Party constitution and Party discipline, the people’s will and people’s livelihood, and forebears and advanced models to continuously enhance Party spirit cultivation, and always keeping in mind the Party’s nature and purpose, can the vast number of Party members, especially leading cadres, consciously resist the spread of the “Four Forms of Decadence.”

戴立兴表示，要按照三严要求持续深化纠治“四风”，必须以习近平总书记关于党的作风建设的重要论述为指针，以严的基调、严的措施、严的氛围全面推进。“四风”问题根源在背离了党性。广大党员尤其是领导干部，只有通过坚持对照理论理想、党章党纪，民心民生、先辈先进“四面镜子”不断提升党性修养，时刻铭记党的性质宗旨，才能自觉抵制“四风”蔓延。

Scholars attending the meeting believe that work style building is an important component of Party building, concerning the Party’s image and its ruling foundation. It is necessary to further study and comprehend General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses on strengthening Party work style building, deeply implement the spirit of the Central Committee’s Eight-Point Regulations and its implementation rules, continuously raise ideological awareness, clear away ideological confusion, persistently advance work style building with the spirit of driving a nail, and use a fine Party conduct to drive continuous improvement in social conduct and public sentiment.

与会学者认为，作风建设是党的建设的重要组成部分，关乎党的形象与执政根基。要进一步学习领会习近平总书记关于加强党的作风建设的重要论述，深入贯彻落实中央八项规定及其实施细则精神，不断提高思想觉悟，廓清思想迷雾，以钉钉子精神持续推进作风建设，以优良党风带动社风民风持续向好。