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1What is the '16-Word General Requirement' (十六字总要求) formulated by General Secretary Xi Jinping for the People's Police of China?

A.对党忠诚、服务人民、执法公正、纪律严明 (Loyalty to the Party, Service to the People, Justice in Law Enforcement, Strict Discipline)

B.政治坚定、业务精通、作风优良、执法严明 (Political Steadfastness, Professional Mastery, Fine Style, Strict Law Enforcement)

C.听党指挥、能打胜仗、作风优良、服务群众 (Obey Party Command, Fight to Win, Fine Style, Serve the Masses)

D.立警为公、执法为民、清正廉洁、忠诚可靠 (Build Police for the Public, Enforce Law for the People, Integrity and Honesty, Loyal and Reliable)

Explanation: At the National Public Security Work Conference and the Police Banner Conferment Ceremony, General Secretary Xi Jinping explicitly set forth the '16-Word General Requirement' for the People's Police: '对党忠诚、服务人民、执法公正、纪律严明' (Loyalty to the Party, Service to the People, Justice in Law Enforcement, Strict Discipline). This serves as the fundamental guideline and ideological cornerstone for building the public security force in the new era.

2What is the highest political principle and fundamental political guarantee for public security organs in the People's Republic of China?

A.The absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China over public security work (党对公安工作的绝对领导)

B.Decentralized territorial administration by local municipal governments (地方政府属地全面负责)

C.Independent judicial discretion free from administrative guidance (公安机关独立行使行政裁量权)

D.Adherence to market-oriented public security allocation (公安力量市场化资源配置)

Explanation: The absolute leadership of the CPC over public security work (党对公安工作的绝对领导) is the soul and lifeline of the public security force. Public security organs are political organs of the state and the 'knife handle' (刀把子) of the Party and people; upholding absolute Party leadership ensures the correct political direction of public security work.

3Which of the following correctly lists the 'Four Consciousnesses' (四个意识) that People's Police officers are strictly required to enhance?

A.Political consciousness, big-picture consciousness, core consciousness, alignment consciousness (政治意识、大局意识、核心意识、看齐意识)

B.Service consciousness, legal consciousness, combat consciousness, security consciousness (服务意识、法律意识、战斗意识、安全意识)

C.Discipline consciousness, honesty consciousness, reform consciousness, efficiency consciousness (纪律意识、廉洁意识、改革意识、效能意识)

D.Crisis consciousness, responsibility consciousness, innovation consciousness, development consciousness (危机意识、责任意识、创新意识、发展意识)

Explanation: The 'Four Consciousnesses' (四个意识) established by the CPC Central Committee are: Political Consciousness (政治意识), Big-Picture Consciousness (大局意识), Core Consciousness (核心意识), and Alignment Consciousness (看齐意识). Every People's Police officer must consciously align their thinking, politics, and actions with the Party Central Committee.

4What are the core commitments of the 'Two Upholds' (两个维护) in the political discipline of the Chinese People's Police?

A.Resolutely upholding General Secretary Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and resolutely upholding the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee

B.Upholding social stability and upholding national economic development speed

C.Upholding public security law enforcement authority and upholding police officer personal safety

D.Upholding the People's Police Law and upholding the Public Security Administration Punishments Law

Explanation: The 'Two Upholds' (两个维护) explicitly refer to: resolutely upholding General Secretary Xi Jinping's core position on the CPC Central Committee and in the Party as a whole (坚决维护习近平总书记党中央的核心、全党的核心地位), and resolutely upholding the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (坚决维护党中央权威和集中统一领导).

5What is the core working objective of developing the 'Fengqiao Experience' in the new era (新时代“枫桥经验”) in community public security work?

A.Minor conflicts are resolved within the village/community, major disputes within the township/subdistrict, conflicts are not escalated to higher authorities, and safety issues are prevented (小事不出村、大事不出镇、矛盾不上交、平安不出事、服务不缺位)

B.Directly detaining all disputing parties in administrative detention to prevent complaints

C.Referring all community civil disputes to the People's Courts without police involvement

D.Hiring private security contractors to fully replace police station patrol officers

Explanation: The 'Fengqiao Experience' in the new era focuses on grassroots social governance and community policing, summarized as '小事不出村、大事不出镇、矛盾不上交、平安不出事、服务不缺位' (resolving minor issues in villages/communities, major issues in towns/subdistricts, not passing unresolved conflicts upward, preventing safety incidents, and providing seamless public services).

6According to the Chinese People's Police Oath (中国人民警察誓词), what is the solemn commitment made regarding discipline and dedication?

A.Strictly enforce discipline, uphold justice, be honest and upright, and be willing to sacrifice (严守纪律、秉公执法、清正廉洁、恪尽职守、不怕牺牲)

B.Achieve complete economic self-sufficiency and maximize administrative fines

C.Prioritize personal safety above all public rescue calls

D.Exempt high-ranking officials from administrative traffic penalties

Explanation: The Chinese People's Police Oath states: '对党忠诚、服务人民、执法公正、纪律严明；坚定纯洁、让党放心、甘于奉献、能拼善赢... 严守纪律、秉公执法、清正廉洁、恪尽职守、不怕牺牲，为捍卫政治安全、维护社会安定、保障人民安宁而英勇奋斗!'

7Which principle under the People's Police Professional Ethics Standards (人民警察职业道德规范) requires officers to handle cases strictly in accordance with statutory facts and law without favoritism or fear of power?

A.秉公执法 (Impartial and Just Law Enforcement)

B.热忱服务 (Enthusiastic Public Service)

C.团结协作 (Unity and Tactical Coordination)

D.勇于献身 (Courageous Self-Sacrifice)

Explanation: '秉公执法' (Impartial and Just Law Enforcement) requires police officers to take facts as the basis and law as the yardstick, resist external illicit pressures, treat all citizens equally before the law, and enforce regulations without personal bias, corruption, or favoritism.

8Under Article 32 of the PRC People's Police Law (人民警察法), how must a police officer handle an order issued by a superior that clearly exceeds the statutory scope of duties of the People's Police?

A.The officer has the right to submit an opinion, and at the same time may refuse to execute the order (有权提出意见，并同时可以拒绝执行)

B.The officer must unconditionally execute the order without raising any objections

C.The officer must execute the order first and report to the local court after 30 days

D.The officer must immediately detain the issuing superior officer on the spot

Explanation: Under Article 32 of the People's Police Law, People's Police officers must obey orders issued by superiors. However, when an order exceeds the statutory scope of duties of the People's Police (超越法律、法规规定的人民警察职责范围的指令), the officer has the right to submit an opinion and may refuse to execute the order.

9Under the PRC Civil Servant Law and the People's Police Law, if a police officer executes an order that is 'obviously illegal' (明显违法) and results in severe infringement on citizens' rights, what is the statutory liability allocation?

A.The officer who executes an obviously illegal order shall bear corresponding legal liability alongside the superior who issued it (执行明显违法的决定或者命令的，应当依法承担相应的责任)

B.The subordinate officer is completely exempt from all legal and disciplinary liability because they were following orders

C.Only the subordinate officer bears liability, while the issuing superior is completely immune

D.The civil liability is transferred entirely to the local municipal government budget with no individual accountability

Explanation: Under Article 60 of the PRC Civil Servant Law and related public security discipline rules, if a subordinate executes an order that is obviously illegal (明显违法), they shall bear corresponding legal and administrative liability in addition to the superior who issued the unlawful order. Subordinates cannot claim absolute immunity when executing manifestly unlawful commands (such as torture or fabricated evidence).

10Which of the following acts is explicitly prohibited under the Ministry of Public Security's 'Ten Prohibitions' (公安部“十个严禁”) and discipline rules regarding economic disputes?

A.Interfering in economic or civil contract disputes by improperly filing criminal cases or taking compulsory measures (严禁违规插手经济纠纷、严禁违规立案)

B.Assisting victims of contract fraud in filing legitimate police reports

C.Cooperating with market supervision bureaus in joint safety inspections

D.Freezing verified criminal funds under statutory procuratorate approval

Explanation: The Ministry of Public Security has repeatedly issued strict rules, including the 'Ten Prohibitions', strictly forbidding public security organs and police officers from illegally intervening in civil/economic disputes (严禁违规插手经济纠纷), using police power to enforce debts, or using criminal detention and asset freezing for local economic protectionism.

About the Public Security Joint Exam — Professional Subject Exam

The China Public Security Academy Joint Recruitment Exam — Public Security Professional Subject (公安院校公安专业毕业生联合招考公安专业科目) is the nationwide recruitment paper for eligible graduating public-security majors. The 120-minute objective paper covers Professional Qualities (职业素养), Legal Foundations (基础知识), and Operational Competencies (基本能力). This page is an English-language MCQ study adaptation with official Chinese terms preserved; it is not an official translation or exact item-count simulation.

Assessment

120-minute unified paper covering Professional Ethics and Political Qualities (20%), Legal Foundations and Statutes (40%), and Operational & Tactical Competencies (40%).

Time Limit

120 minutes

Passing Score

Competitive ranking under the current recruitment notice

Exam Fee

Set by the competent recruitment and examination authority (Ministry of Public Security Examination Center (公安部人事训练局 / 考试中心))

Public Security Joint Exam — Professional Subject Exam Content Outline

20%

Professional Ethics & Political Qualities (职业素养)

Absolute Party leadership over public security (党对公安工作的绝对领导), Four Consciousnesses, Four Confidences, Two Upholds, 16-word general directive (对党忠诚、服务人民、执法公正、纪律严明), People's Police Oath, professional ethics standards, police disciplines, Ten Prohibitions, alcohol ban regulations, and police law enforcement authority protection (维护民警执法权威).

40%

Legal Foundations & Police Statutes (基础知识)

PRC Constitution, People's Police Law (人民警察法), Criminal Law (刑法), Criminal Procedure Law (刑事诉讼法), Public Security Administration Punishments Law (治安管理处罚法), Administrative Coercion Law (行政强制法), Administrative Penalty Law (行政处罚法), State Compensation Law (国家赔偿法), and Anti-Terrorism Law.

40%

Operational & Tactical Competencies (基本能力)

110 emergency dispatch and rapid response (110接处警), street patrol and identity stop-and-frisk (盘查), continued questioning (继续盘问), use of restraint equipment, dispersal gear, and firearms (警械与武器使用), crime scene protection and evidence collection, suspect interrogation and statement taking, mass incident de-escalation, and community conflict mediation.

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Passing score: Competitive ranking under the current recruitment notice
Assessment: 120-minute unified paper covering Professional Ethics and Political Qualities (20%), Legal Foundations and Statutes (40%), and Operational & Tactical Competencies (40%).
Time limit: 120 minutes
Exam fee: Set by the competent recruitment and examination authority

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1Master the 16-word directive (对党忠诚、服务人民、执法公正、纪律严明) and understand how it translates into everyday police operational ethics and anti-corruption standards.

2Memorize the 15 statutory weapon use conditions under Article 9 of the Police Equipment and Weapons Regulations, as well as the prohibited circumstances (crowded areas, pregnant/child suspects unless active mass killings).

3Drill the four categories of persons exempt from execution of administrative detention under Article 21 of the PSAPL: aged 14-16, aged 16-18 first offenders, aged 70+, and pregnant/nursing mothers.

4Know the Criminal Procedure Law 37-day detention clock (3 days general + 4 days extension + 30 days for floating/repeat/gang crime + 7 days procuratorate approval).

5Understand the statutory time limits for summons: administrative summons (PSAPL Art 83) is 8 hours (extended to 24 hours for complex cases); criminal summons (CPL Art 119) is 12 hours (extended to 24 hours for detention/arrest-warranted cases).

6Learn the legal differences between administrative compulsory measures (查封、扣押、冻结、限制人身自由) and administrative compulsory enforcement (加处罚款、划驳、拍卖、代履行).

7Memorize the standard 110 emergency response arrival times: urban areas within 5 minutes, suburban/rural areas within 10 to 30 minutes.

8Study situational case judgment techniques: analyze the legal relationship first (administrative vs criminal), determine whether immediate tactical de-escalation or evidence preservation takes precedence, and apply statutory procedures strictly.

9Review the Anti-Domestic Violence Law 告诫书 (written warning) issuance conditions and the Exclusion of Illegal Evidence rules for confessions obtained via torture or threat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the China Public Security Academy Joint Exam (公安联考)?

The Public Security Joint Exam (公安院校毕业生联合招考) is the official civil service examination organized annually by the Ministry of Public Security and the National Civil Service Bureau for graduating seniors of public security academies. Candidates take the Administrative Aptitude Test (行测), Essay Exam (申论), and the specialized Public Security Professional Subject (公安专业科目).

What is the structure and duration of the Public Security Professional Subject exam?

The exam is a 120-minute written examination with 100 questions and a maximum score of 100 points. The syllabus is divided into Professional Ethics & Political Qualities (20%), Legal Foundations & Police Statutes (40%), and Operational & Tactical Competencies (40%).

What is the '16-Word General Requirement' for the People's Police?

The 16-word general requirement (十六字总要求) formulated by General Secretary Xi Jinping is: '对党忠诚、服务人民、执法公正、纪律严明' (Loyalty to the Party, Service to the People, Justice in Law Enforcement, and Strict Discipline). It serves as the foundational ideological and ethical guiding principle for all public security organs and People's Police personnel in China.

When can a police officer discharge a firearm under statutory regulations?

Under Article 9 of the Regulations on the Use of Police Equipment and Weapons, police officers may discharge firearms in 15 statutory emergencies involving severe violence—including active shooters, bomb attacks, violent hijacking, hostage situations, and violent assaults on police officers or critical infrastructure—after issuing an unheeded verbal warning or in immediate life-threatening situations where warnings are impossible.

What are the rules regarding administrative detention (行政拘留) for minors and special groups?

Under Article 21 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law, administrative detention is determined but NOT executed for: (1) minors aged 14 to 16, (2) minors aged 16 to 18 who are first-time offenders, (3) persons aged 70 or older, and (4) pregnant women or mothers nursing their own infants under 1 year of age.

What is the maximum duration for continued questioning (继续盘问) at a police station?

Under Article 9 of the People's Police Law, continued questioning of a suspect brought to a public security organ generally shall not exceed 12 hours from arrival. With approval from the head of the county-level public security organ or local police station, it may be extended to 24 hours in complex cases. Under special circumstances where identity is unclear or major crimes are suspected, it may be extended up to 48 hours.