China’s Communist Party orders cells to make Xi Jinping Thought a priority, cadres must study president’s speeches

China’s ruling Communist Party is making the study of President Xi Jinping’s political thoughts a top priority for all party cells across the country, ordering them to conduct regular sessions to learn his speeches and instructions. The general office of the party’s decision-making Central Committee issued a notice to all party organs across China on … Read more

China’s cadres urged to connect with the masses as part of education campaign, but some question its methods

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