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

South China Morning Post ·

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 resolution approved…

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