【Reporter's diary】Dare not, can not, will not be corrupt

A closely tied topic, the rule of law, was also on the agenda in the media center, thanks to a group interview with five delegates involved in the legal system in different parts of China.

They stressed the importance of strengthening the rule of law to ensure all Chinese are equal before it, and told their own experiences of working in the grassroots. This is one of the aspects of the CPC National Congress sometimes missed — everyday stories shared and learnt from. 

But discipline was the headline topic of day two. If there were any doubts, today’s press conference eliminated them: China’s anti-corruption drive will continue in force over the next five years.