From “ root ” to “ Soul ” : Xi Jinping The General Secretary’s Important Expositions on the Reform and Development of State-Owned Enterprises and Party Building A Decade of Practice in Leading the High-Quality Development of Dagou Chemical Industry

On October 10, 2016, the National Conference on Party Building in State-Owned Enterprises was successfully convened, and General Secretary Xi Jinping… Deep at the meeting It clearly articulates the important principle of “upholding both principles in a consistent manner,” stipulates that state-owned enterprises should embody “six forces,” and sets forth a twenty-character guideline for leading cadres of SOEs—“loyal to the Party, bold in innovation, capable in enterprise management, dedicated to enterprise development, and upright and clean”—thereby establishing the fundamental guiding framework for the reform, development, and Party building of state-owned enterprises in the new era.

Ten years ago today, General Secretary Xi Jinping, at this important conference, profoundly pointed out: “Upholding the leadership of the Party and strengthening Party building are the glorious traditions of China’s state-owned enterprises; they are the ‘root’ and the ‘soul’ of these enterprises, and constitute their unique advantage.” This pivotal assertion has charted the course for state-owned enterprises in the new era to uphold Party leadership and strengthen Party building, while also injecting powerful momentum into Tianjin Dagou Chemical Co., Ltd. for reform and development.

Over the past decade, through both challenges and triumphs, the Party Committee of Dagou Chemical has steadfastly upheld Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, comprehensively implementing six major initiatives—“Political Leadership,” “Party Building Empowerment,” “Strengthening Foundations,” “Integration and Coordination,” “Moral and Technical Excellence,” and “Clean and Honest Dagou.” Amid the historic leap represented by the relocation to the “Two‑Modernization” site and the breakthroughs achieved in developing transparent ABS resin, the company has successfully transformed itself from a traditional chemical enterprise into a green, high‑end materials producer, forging a vibrant path of high‑quality development guided by robust Party building.

1. Strengthening the “Root”: Integrating Party Leadership into Every Aspect of Corporate Governance

“When the roots are deep, the branches flourish and the leaves thrive; when the spirit is firm, the enterprise endures. General Secretary Xi Jinping has emphasized that, under the new circumstances, state-owned enterprises must uphold Party leadership and strengthen Party building, with the overarching principle being to ensure the Party exercises overall leadership over Party governance and maintains strict discipline. The Party Committee of Dagou Chemical has firmly grasped the fundamental requirement of “two consistent principles,” deeply integrating Party leadership into every aspect of corporate governance. It rigorously implements the management measures for “three major matters,” revising and improving more than ten internal work regulations over the past decade, and establishing various oversight ledgers to track and supervise the timelines, specific measures, and outcomes of key company initiatives. In doing so, it fully leverages the Party Committee’s role in setting direction, overseeing the big picture, and ensuring effective implementation.

II. Forging a Shared Spirit and Rallying Strength: Building Consensus on High-Quality Development Through Ideological Advancement

Ideals and convictions are the “calcium” of a Communist’s spiritual health. The Party Committee of Dagou Chemical has consistently regarded studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as its top political priority, and has worked diligently to strengthen public… Director The company has organized two-tiered theoretical study sessions, ranging from thematic education to Party‑discipline study and education, in-depth study on implementing the spirit of the CPC Central Committee’s Eight‑Point Decision, and education on establishing and practicing a correct view of political achievements. Through multiple rounds of centralized learning, progress has been steadily advanced at every level, ensuring that the Party’s innovative theories reach the production front lines and continuously strengthening the political competence of Party members and cadres. Meanwhile, members of the company’s leadership team have leveraged the symposium system to conduct in‑depth field investigations, consistently addressing the urgent, difficult, and pressing concerns of the vast majority of employees and workers, thereby fostering an unprecedented sense of unity and cohesion among staff.

III. Empowering and Enhancing Efficiency: Testing the Party’s Strength Through Transformation and Upgrading

The effectiveness of Party building ultimately must be reflected in tangible results that drive the enterprise’s high-quality development. The Party Committee of Dagou Chemical has thoroughly implemented the “Party Building Plus” initiative, formulated specific measures across nine key areas, and established more than a hundred “Party Member Vanguard Teams” and “Party Member Vanguard Posts and Demonstration Zones,” integrating Party building into… Life Throughout every stage of the production and operation process. In this historic “Two‑Modernizations” relocation project, from the project’s approval in 2016, through the closure of the Tanggu plant and the formal transfer of the operating entity to the Lingang site in 2022, to the successful completion of the relocation, Dagou Chemical has taken Party building as its guiding principle, coordinating and advancing both the relocation and transformation efforts. As a result, the company has achieved a double leap in both output value and profitability. With Party members taking the lead, numerous Party member pioneer teams have become the most striking feature of the “Two‑Modernizations” relocation. In the field of scientific and technological innovation, the Dagou Chemical Party Committee has adopted the “Three‑One” initiative as its strategic framework, focusing on breakthroughs in high‑end new materials such as transparent ABS. The company has become the first in China to achieve domestic production of transparent ABS resin via an emulsion‑grafting bulk SAN blending process. Its entire product line has obtained CQC certification from the China Quality Certification Center and UL certification from the United States, accelerating the development of functional, high‑performance, transparent ABS. Domestic substitution Process.

IV. Upholding Integrity and Pursuing Steadfast Action: Deepening the Comprehensive and Strict Governance of the Party Through a Spirit of Self-Revolution

Exercising full and rigorous governance over the Party is the fundamental guarantee for state-owned enterprises to grow stronger, better, and bigger. The Party Committee of Dagou Chemical has strictly implemented the accountability system for building a clean and honest Party, with the goal of fostering a “clean and upright Dagou,” continuously intensifying efforts to rectify conduct and enforce discipline, thereby providing solid support for the company’s high-quality development and a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan period. In terms of building a responsibility system, the company’s Party Committee has established a comprehensive, closed-loop framework: at the beginning of each year, it signs the “Two Lists and One Commitment” for exercising full and rigorous governance over the Party; mid-year, it conducts follow-up supervision and ensures implementation; and at year-end, it carries out performance reporting and evaluation. The results of Party-building assessments are directly linked to cadre appointments, compensation, and awards, ensuring that pressure to govern the Party is cascaded down through all levels. Regarding the construction of a supervisory system, the company’s Party Committee has put into practice political oversight as the primary… Responsibility Through targeted inspections, coordinated interagency collaboration, on-site visits and symposiums, and mandatory reporting of relevant matters, political oversight has been vigorously advanced. With the courage to confront problems head-on, efforts have been made to identify and resolve all issues, ensuring that they are thoroughly addressed and brought to zero, thereby fostering a sound political environment characterized by integrity, transparency, and a spirit of dedication to work and entrepreneurship.

Over the past decade, one central principle has grown ever clearer: unwaveringly upholding the Party’s leadership over state-owned enterprises, ensuring that the Party flag flies high throughout the journey of their reform and development. The ten-year experience of Dagou Chemical vividly demonstrates that Party building is not only a guiding light for the enterprise’s high‑quality growth but also a “red engine” driving it to overcome challenges and achieve transformation and upgrading. From laying solid foundations at the root to forging a strong soul, from institutional reinforcement to ideological cultivation, and from strengthening organizational capacity to fostering integrated empowerment, the Party Committee of Dagou Chemical has consistently taken General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions on the reform, development, and Party building of state‑owned enterprises as its guide, thus charting a path of high‑quality Party building uniquely suited to a chemical enterprise. Standing at a new historical starting point, Dagou Chemical will continue to implement its “Six Major Projects,” advancing new‑type development with vibrant energy, unyielding perseverance, and vigorous momentum, thereby writing an even more brilliant chapter in the Party building of state‑owned enterprises in the new era.