China’s focus on getting its house in order offers lessons in governance

The Communist Party’s call for “self-revolution” may be rooted in the pursuit of internal discipline, but its implications extend well beyond China. As the global order faces mounting challenges, Beijing’s emphasis on internal renewal raises a fundamental question: can countries hope to contribute to global stability without first putting their own houses in order?

China’s fifth plenum placed considerable emphasis on combating corruption. Beijing has relentlessly pursued its campaign against...