Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged young and middle-aged officials to be loyal, honest and “keen on reform and innovation” in an effort to rally morale and encourage unity in the face of economic and social risks. “[Young and middle-aged officials] must actively practice loyalty and honesty towards the party, and must make their … Read more
To mark the anniversary of the practice, Xi’s teachings have been promoted as part of an education campaign for cadres. In late December, hundreds of officials gathered in Beijing to attend a forum chaired by Politburo member Li Ganjie, with similar events held around the country. However, while cadres are studying and imitating Xi’s ideas … Read more
A university in China sparked public backlash after allegedly mandating student blood donations, calling them “non-negotiable political tasks”, and linking participation to rewards, recognition, and party membership. A whistleblower shared screenshots on December 12 from a counsellor from Harbin Finance University in northern China’s Heilongjiang province in which she repeatedly urged students to donate blood … Read more
