Former official Trinh Xuan Thanh (middle) was expelled from the Party for “serious violations causing public discontent and bring the Party and the Government into disrepute.” (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Politburo for the first time ever issued a regulation on keeping power in check in personnel work and fighting the use of money or influence to gain positions and power. It is not accidental that Regulation 205/QD-TW was promulgated at a time when preparations are underway for all-level Party congresses towards the 13th National Party Congress. Officials, Party members and the public have shown their approval of the new regulations, saying that it is a timely move meeting the needs in personnel preparation for the new term, ensuring that only capable and prestigious persons are selected for the Party leadership. In reality there have been many cases when officials use the power of their positions to form interest groups or put their relatives in positions in … [Read more...] about Party building: Filling in “loopholes” in personnel work