Efforts that transform true measure of success

A clear understanding of governance performance is fundamental to the Communist Party of China's commitment to serving the public good and exercising power for the people.

At a time when development faces both new opportunities and growing uncertainties, it is essential that officials have a correct perception of governance performance for sustainable progress.

At its core, governance performance requires officials to stay grounded in reality and focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term visibility. One compelling example is the late Gu Wenchang who served as Party chief of Dongshan county in Fujian province in the 1950s. During his 14 years working in Dongshan, Gu led persistent efforts to plant trees and control sand erosion.