China’s Communist Party plenum targets passive ‘nice guys’ in anti-corruption push
China’s ruling Communist Party has pledged to target “old nice persons” within its ranks as it steps up its anti-corruption drive ahead of a major leadership reshuffle next year. Rendered in Chinese as lao hao ren, the term refers to unprincipled, conflict-averse officials who turn a blind eye to misconduct to protect their own careers and social standing. A resolution adopted at the close of the…
China's ruling Communist Party has announced plans to target "old nice persons" within its ranks as part of a tougher anti-corruption campaign ahead of a major leadership reshuffle in late 2027. The term "lao hao ren" refers to officials who are unprincipled and conflict-averse, turning a blind eye to misconduct to protect their careers and social standing.
A resolution adopted at the recent 20th Central Committee's fifth plenum emphasized the need to "sharpen the weapon" of criticism and self-criticism through periodic "democratic life meetings". These meetings will ensure leading cadres actively participate in peer critiques and confessions. The party explicitly opposes self-preservation through passive behavior and calls on cadres to be courageous in exposing and correcting shortcomings and errors.
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