BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for members of the Communist Party of China (CPC) to continue to work toward the benefit of the people they serve.

    Xi, also member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, made the remarks in a meeting with outstanding representatives of CPC members here on Tuesday, one day ahead of the CPC's 88th birthday.

    He urged CPC members to serve the people heart and soul, consider their public when making decisions and embrace law and justice in their work.

    CPC members should keep close contact with their public, serving them and creating benefits for them, he said.

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (C), also member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, speaks in a meeting with outstanding representatives of CPC members in Beijing, China, June 30, 2009, one day ahead of the CPC's 88th birthday. He Guoqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, also attended the meeting

    All CPC members should constantly upgrade their ability to work for the Party and the people through diligent study and face challenges head on to help shoulder party responsibilities, he added.

    CPC members are also required to maintain positive moral images.

    He Guoqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau, also attended the meeting.