China officials unprepared for struggle, Xi Jinping told CCDI ahead of ‘lying flat’ campaign

“How [can we] maintain the trail blazing spirit among officials? After decades of peaceful rule, many party members and cadres have not experienced the test of life and death, lacking the tempering of brutal struggles and harsh environments,” Xi said. “They love to seek comfort and enjoyment, rest on their laurels and become complacent. They … Read more

Chinese officials named and shamed for ‘lying flat’ by local governments, sending shock waves through civil service

A Nanshan government employee named Huang confirmed on Friday that the name and shame announcement was genuine. The list was the result of “interviews, ground surveys, democratic evaluation and review”, he said. A search of local information web pages shows the targeted workers are all among the lowest grade of officials, variously managing a local … Read more