Law of the People's Republic of China on Civil Servants…
“ Article 2 The term "civil servant" used in this Law refers to an employee who performs official duties in accordance with law, whose job is a part of government organizational set-up and whose salary and benefits are paid by the State. The team of civil servants is an important part of the employees of the State and the backbone of the cause of socialism. They are public servants of the people. ”
Law of the People's Republic of China on Civil Servants…
“ The civil servant concerned shall have the right to make a statement defending himself or herself. The authority responsible for imposing disciplinary sanction shall not impose a severer sanction because the civil servant has made a statement in his or her own defense. Where the authority responsible for imposing disciplinary sanction deems that a disciplinary sanction should be imposed on a civil servant, it shall make a decision on such sanction within the prescribed time limit and in accordance with the terms of reference of management and due procedures. ”
Law of the People's Republic of China on Civil Servants…
“ Where they meet prescribed qualifications, civil servants may be promoted to leading posts or higher grades. The level of a civil servant shall be determined based on the leading post or grade he or she holds, his or her ethical standard and professional competence, actual achievements in work and seniority. A civil servant of the same leading post or grade may be promoted in level in accordance with relevant State regulations. ”
