What effect will strict Party discipline have?

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The Sixth Plenum of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued two documents in November: The Norms Regarding Intra-Party Political Life In New Situation and Regulations Regarding Intra-Party Supervision. The documents emphasize stricter supervision of the Party and Party members.

Given their aims, the documents will play a major role in bolstering the ongoing campaign against corruption and helping prevent corruption instead of combating it after it happens.