Necessary guarantee for reform

Among the key reform decisions from The Third Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the promise to establish a State security committee attracted tremendous attention both at home and overseas.

The decision to set up a Chinese State security committee is part of the push for profound and comprehensive reforms in the coming years. It is an important move for China, as it will improve its national security mechanisms amid rapidly changing internal and external situations, and will promote the modernization and improve the capability of its national governance system. It will be of special significance to China's long-term peace and stability, as well as the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The national security councils or national security committees of other countries are led by State leaders with the involvement of diplomatic, military, intelligence, and domestic security personnel, and they are responsible for the overall planning and coordination of policies concerning major and strategic issues related to national security.