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A Mirror for Performing Duties | The “Fast Lane” That Leads Nowhere

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2026-09-22

The “fast lane” that leads nowhere

　　Development zones are the main battleground for economic development and must take high-quality growth as their core objective, continuously forging new heights in reform and opening-up. Yet some leading officials have strayed from the requirements of high-quality development, making rash decisions to launch projects that have seriously set back local economic and social progress—Li Yucheng (a pseudonym), the former secretary of the Party Working Committee of a certain development zone, is a prime example of this negative trend.

　　As the top leader of the development zone, Li Yucheng spends his days not thinking about how to fulfill his duties and deliver solid results, but instead obsessing over how to produce some “achievements” that will catch the attention of his superiors. It was at this very moment that a “high‑end,” seemingly impressive project came into his sights.

　　After learning the background of the project, Li Yucheng spared no effort to advance cooperation between the two parties. In violation of established decision-making procedures, he signed an investment cooperation agreement with the other company and established a joint venture without conducting due diligence, completing the preliminary review process, or obtaining collective deliberation. Subsequently, even before the project had commenced, he made a one-time payment of a substantial co‑construction fee to the joint venture, hoping to accelerate the transition into production and operations.

　　Moreover, in order to mislead and cover up his actions, Li Yucheng used the pretext that high-quality development requires breaking with convention and daring to pursue reform and innovation to deliberately obstruct relevant authorities from overseeing the joint venture. Subsequently, even after the auditing authorities clearly pointed out that the procurement of the project’s production equipment was suspected of inflating prices and that the government’s substantial investment faced significant risks of loss, Li Yucheng remained unmoved. Far from agreeing to initiate civil litigation or criminal proceedings to promptly stem losses and mitigate damages, he instead leveraged official authority—arranging loans and borrowing—to keep the project moving forward, effectively “infusing” the joint venture with funds to service its debts.

　　In the end, paper cannot contain fire: the joint venture, plagued by inherent deficiencies and deeply entrenched problems, went bankrupt shortly after commencing operations and was subsequently liquidated due to insolvency. Li Yucheng’s reckless decision resulted in losses of over 74 million yuan in state‑owned assets, and he was duly investigated and prosecuted for bribery, abuse of power, and other offenses, paying a heavy price for his misguided pursuit of vanity projects.

[Case Commentary]

　　The fundamental purpose of attracting investment and bringing in projects is to upgrade local industries and enhance the efficiency of the real economy. Yet some leading officials have misinterpreted this goal, seeking to bolster their own reputations by simply piling up projects.

　　This case has exposed the grave misalignment of political values among a small number of leading cadres, who have placed their personal career ambitions above the overarching goals of economic and social development. Under the guise of development, they have abused and arbitrarily exercised their power, disregarded institutional regulations, and trampled on Party discipline and state law—actions that ultimately amount to nothing more than a futile effort.

　　Leading Party members and cadres must take lessons from cases, firmly establish a correct view of power, performance, and career, and steadfastly prioritize high-quality development. They should devote their full attention and energy to earnestly advancing the path of transformation, upgrading, and high-quality development, truly delivering tangible benefits and pursuing the common good for the people.

Source: Jiangxi Daily, Xiong Feiyun and Zhu Hua

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