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China's Communist Party tightens control over regional leaders

China's Communist Party has approved a resolution emphasizing internal governance and political loyalty, particularly concerning regional leaders. The proposal, part of a larger document from the 20th Central Committee's fifth plenum, aims to strengthen oversight and prevent regional leaders from demanding personal allegiance, a privilege reserved for top central leadership. This move signals a continued focus on party discipline and self-governance ahead of the next congress. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei ·

    ‘Speak last’: China’s fifth plenum moves to rein in regional leaders

    A key document endorsed by the Communist Party proposed stronger oversight of principal leaders below the central level, barring them from demanding personal allegiance from their leadership teams – a demand that is only for the top leaders. The proposal is part of a 17,000-word …