China to act against organized crime

BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China will begin a new campaign against organized crime to ensure social stability and consolidate the foundation of the Party's governance.

The fight will focus on industries and fields prone to gang crimes and organized crimes that prompt the "strongest public reaction" and are "detested" by the people, according to a document released by the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the State Council on Wednesday.

Social stability is vital to enduring peace and security and public support for the government at the grassroots level, said the document.