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Focusing on people like Sun Lijun or Hu Huaibang in isolation, without shining light on those around them, belies the claim that no stone is being left unturned, writes Wang Xiangwei.
‘China believes it is no longer the humble apprentice who used to learn from the masters in the West.’
The Communist Party’s sophisticated ‘neican’ system of internal reports compiles forbidden information ordinary citizens were never supposed to see – marked for senior party and government officials’ eyes only.
History is not bunk, according to the philosopher, but we are too daft to learn from it.
- Cadres born in the 1970s are starting to move up the Communist Party career ladder as they prepare for more senior roles
- This cohort is generally highly educated, but loyalty to Xi Jinping may be the most important ingredient for success
In its 100-year history the world’s largest political organisation for young people has seen its influence rise and fall.
In its 100-year history the world’s largest political organisation for young people has seen its influence rise and fall.
Promotion of a Mao-like personality cult by over-eager officials ahead of Xi’s third term may not always work to their advantage.
Promotion of a Mao-like personality cult by over-eager officials ahead of Xi’s third term may not always work to their advantage.
Economists break down what they see as challenges to Beijing’s single-market ambitions, and hurdles include favouritism and local protectionism.
Economists break down what they see as challenges to Beijing’s single-market ambitions, and hurdles include favouritism and local protectionism.
President urges officials to step up education and guidance for young Chinese, saying they ‘could be confused between ideals and reality’.
President urges officials to step up education and guidance for young Chinese, saying they ‘could be confused between ideals and reality’.
Guangdong reshuffle a case study in growing practice of appointing hand-picked outsiders to key provincial roles.
Guangdong reshuffle a case study in growing practice of appointing hand-picked outsiders to key provincial roles.
Shi Taifeng, 65, has been appointed president of the state-backed Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Shi Taifeng, 65, has been appointed president of the state-backed Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.