The Communist Party marks the 95th anniversary of its founding on Friday. Growth in membership is declining. Photo: AP The Communist Party marks the 95th anniversary of its founding on Friday. Growth in membership is declining. Photo: AP
The Communist Party marks the 95th anniversary of its founding on Friday. Growth in membership is declining. Photo: AP
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Growth in Chinese Communist Party membership slows to decades low

Decline points in part to President Xi Jinping’s gains in streamlining the party, analysts say

Topic |   China’s Communist Party
Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The Communist Party marks the 95th anniversary of its founding on Friday. Growth in membership is declining. Photo: AP The Communist Party marks the 95th anniversary of its founding on Friday. Growth in membership is declining. Photo: AP
The Communist Party marks the 95th anniversary of its founding on Friday. Growth in membership is declining. Photo: AP
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