Chinese Communist leadership 'fundamental' to rule of law: party Communist power is a "fundamental requirement" to ensure the rule of law in China, a party official said Thursday, days after a meeting of the organisation's top leaders in Beijing. The ruling party's Central Committee announced a series of moves to centralise power and combat corruption following its Fourth Plenum meeting in the capital, saying it was pursuing the "rule of law with Chinese characteristics". IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES.