China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season
Beijing has signalled the start of the summer break for China’s political elite with the announcement of retreats at the seaside resort of Beidaihe. State news agency Xinhua reported on Monday that Cai Qi, the man often referred to as President Xi Jinping’s “chief of staff”, “extended sincere greetings” to various academics and scientists invited to the resort about 300km (186 miles) east of…
China's political and scientific elite are set to head to the seaside resort of Beidaihe for their summer retreat season, as announced by the country's state news agency Xinhua. The retreat, which typically serves as a venue for informal political meetings, will see the participation of around 60 experts in various fields, including basic research, strategic technologies, and core technologies.
Among the invited guests is Chen Deliang, a global climate scientist who recently joined Tsinghua University. State broadcaster CCTV reported that Cai Qi, the man often referred to as President Xi Jinping's "chief of staff", emphasized the strategic importance of talent in party governance during the meeting. The retreat, which has been a tradition since the 1950s, is expected to coincide with the beginning of China's 15th five-year plan.
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