China makes room for younger faces on middle rungs of Communist Party promotions ladder
[South China Morning Post] - 12/28/2024
A number of ‘post-70s’ officials born between 1970 and 1979 have achieved full ministerial rank this year.
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[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
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[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024