Key watchdog vows to advance anti-graft fight

Cracking down on collusion between officials, businesspeople to be prioritized

The top disciplinary watchdog of the Communist Party of China will prioritize the investigation of corruption cases involving collusion between officials and businesspeople, according to a communique issued on Wednesday.

The disciplinary authorities will continue to resolutely fight corruption related to finance, State-owned enterprises, energy, tobacco, health and infrastructure projects, it said.

The 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection adopted the communique at its third plenary session, which was held in Beijing from Monday to Wednesday.