| ID | 139543 |
| Title Proper | Party's disciples |
| Other Title Information | CCP reserve cadres and the perpetuation of a resilient authoritarian regime |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tsai, Wen-Hsuan ; Kou, Chien-wen |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article discusses the origin and consolidation of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) reserve cadre system and considers its impact on the resilience and perpetuation of the Party's authoritarian regime. Reserve cadres are essentially the Party's “disciples”; through careful selection and training, the CCP is able to build a legion of youthful political elites with exceptional administrative ability and correct political thinking. Upon assumption of Party and government posts, these reserve cadres are able to reinforce the Party's autonomy and resist outside pressures to democratize, thereby manifesting the very nature of a resilient authoritarian regime. |
| `In' analytical Note | China Quarterly , No. 221; Mar 2015: p.1-20 |
| Journal Source | China Quarterly No 221 |
| Key Words | Chinese Communist Party ; Elite Split ; Ideologically Unified Elite ; Reserve Cadres ; Resilient Authoritarian Regime ; Temporary Transferred Duty |