At the third Plenary session of the 18th central committee of the communist Party of china(cPc)in November2013,much of the focus was placed on anticipated economic and social reforms.however,one area that both casual observers and western news media mistakenly assumed that had been overlooked was the issue of corruption. At the third Plenary session of the 18th central committee of the communist Party of China (cPc) in November 2013, much of the focus was placed on anticipated economic and social reforms. Yet, one area that both both casual observers and western news media mistakenly assumed had been overlooked was the issue of corruption.