China Focus: Leaders' practices inspire reform (3)

"Their deeds may anger the people, trigger conflicts and jeopardize relations between the CPC and the people," Shangguan said.

The CPC leaders' reforms will help change those customs, Shangguan said.

A commentary that ran in the Friday edition of the People's Daily said rules made to regulate officials will give the public a sense of relief.

"Under strict rules, officials will not be comfortable, but the people will be more comfortable and have better feelings toward officials," the commentary said.