CCP Amends Rules on Party Member Recruitment, Emphasizing Strict Political Vetting and Scrutinizing Entry Motives

Central Message (CNA Taipei, 18th) The General Office of the CPC Central Committee recently issued a newly revised 'Working Rules for Developing Party Members of the Communist Party of China' and issued a notice today. The content mentions that when recruiting new party members, 'political standards' must be placed first, 'ideological entry into the party' should be strengthened, political vetting should be strict, and the entry motives and political qualities of potential recruits should be thoroughly investigated to 'strictly guard the entrance.' According to data released by the CCP on June 30, 2025, as of December 31, 2024, the total number of CCP members reached 100.271 million, an increase of 1.086 million from the end of 2023, surpassing the 100 million mark, making it the political party with the largest number of members in the world. Xinhua News Agency reported that according to the notice issued by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee on these rules, the work of developing party members (recruiting party members) is an 'important foundational project in Party building.' Party committees at all levels and their organization departments must thoroughly implement the general requirements of Party building in the new era (referring to the period since General Secretary Xi Jinping took office), implement the strategic policy of comprehensively governing the Party with strictness, and treat the work of developing party members as a 'major political responsibility.' The notice mentioned that it is necessary to conscientiously implement the provisions of these rules, strengthen supervision and guidance, adhere to standards, 'strict procedures, strict gatekeeping, and strict discipline,' and continuously improve the quality of party member development work. The notice emphasizes that 'political standards' must be placed first, education and training should be strengthened, 'ideological entry into the party' should be reinforced, 'political vetting should be strict,' and the entry motives, political qualities, and practical performance of development targets should be thoroughly investigated to 'strictly guard the entrance.' The notice also stated that it is necessary to continuously optimize the structure of the CCP's membership, focus on recruiting party members from youth, industrial workers, farmers, and intellectuals, do a good job of developing party members in emerging fields, further consolidate the foundation, and continuously 'enhance the Party's appeal, cohesion, and influence.' (Editors: Chiu Kuo-chiang / Tang Sheng-yang) 1150518 Stand with the facts, every contribution you make is a force for protecting press freedom. Download the CNA 'First-hand News' APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, images, and videos on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.