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Oct. 22, 2006 / 12:22 PM

Hu says corruption-fighting priority

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao said his government treats fighting corruption as "a priority and a pressing task."

Hu's remarks came during his address in Beijing during the opening ceremony of the Conference and General Meeting of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities, the official Xinhua news agency said Sunday.

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Hu said officials treat anti-corruption efforts "as a priority and a pressing task that has great influence" on equality, justice and stability in the country, Xinhua said.

The conference ends Oct. 26.

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