National Supervisory Commission of the People's Republic of China
NSC
Summary
The National Supervisory Commission (NSC) was established under the Supervision Law of the PRC (2018) and a corresponding amendment to the Constitution (Art. 123, 2018). The NSC replaced the Ministry of Supervision and consolidated state supervisory power over all public officials. The NSC Director is elected by and responsible to the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee; in practice the NSC is co-staffed with the CCP Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), making it the state enforcement arm of CCP anti-corruption campaigns. The NSC has sweeping powers including liuzhi (residential surveillance in designated location), asset freezes, and witness questioning without judicial oversight. Annual work reports are submitted to the NPC.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | Executive review |
Statute
- Name
- Supervision Law of the People's Republic of China (2018)
- Citation
- Supervision Law of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国监察法), adopted 20 March 2018; Constitution of the PRC (1982, 2018 amendment), Art. 123
- Full text
- Agency website →
Jurisdiction scope
All public officials exercising public power in China — broadly defined to include Party officials, government officials, state-owned enterprise managers, public institution employees, and community-level officials; concurrent with CCP Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) through co-staffing.