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County Officials Ordered to Align with Party Standards

2/26/2026

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County officials are instructed to align their duties with the party's standards through a campaign running until July.
Violations could include forming cliques or creating unnecessary projects, according to the guidance.
The campaign began at a Beijing meeting led by Cai Qi, party's top ideology chief, and Li Xi, party discipline chief.
Both are Politburo Standing Committee members, and committees are urged to prioritize the campaign and tailor assessments locally.

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County officials are instructed to align their duties with the party's standards through a campaign running until July.
Violations could include forming cliques or creating unnecessary projects, according to the guidance.
The campaign began at a Beijing meeting led by Cai Qi, party's top ideology chief, and Li Xi, party discipline chief.
Both are Politburo Standing Committee members, and committees are urged to prioritize the campaign and tailor assessments locally.