New leader Xi sees corruption as a threat to the Party 's survival . Wang Qishan , head of China 's anti - corruption body , will lead cleanup of government . He has a record of handling debt crisis in Shanghai , coverup of SARS in Beijing . Xi urged officials to `` build a clean government , show self-discipline and restrain their relatives and associates . '' Corruption has long been major public complaint .
New leader Xi sees corruption as a threat to the Party 's survival . Wang Qishan , head of China 's anti - corruption body , will lead cleanup of government . He has a record of handling debt crisis in Shanghai , coverup of SARS in Beijing . Corruption has long been major public complaint .