In China, regional security officials have been told to make regime stability a priority

In China, regional security officials have been told to make regime stability a priority

According to official readouts, at least four provincial and municipal committees of the National Security Commission held meetings in May and early June. The readouts were brief and made no mention of specific events or targets. At a meeting in the southeastern province of Anhui on June 3, party chief Han Jun emphasised Xi’s “holistic … Read more

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

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