Communist Party of China – Page 16

China’s Young Elite Clamber for Government Jobs. Some Come to Regret It.

With youth unemployment high, millions will take this month’s Civil Service exam. But for those who get jobs, the reality can be monotonous work that blurs the line with personal lives.

By Claire Fu

China Communist Party of China Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Coronavirus Reopenings Politics and Government

With ‘Zero Covid,’ China Proved It’s Good at Control. Governance Is Harder.

For a powerful government that has bragged about its command of the country, its absence at a moment of crisis has made the public question its credibility.

By Li Yuan

Censorship China Communist Party of China Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) News and News Media Propaganda Social Media

Without a Covid Narrative, China’s Censors Are Not Sure What to Do

The end of “zero Covid” has undermined years of official propaganda, and the vast censorship system is struggling to catch up.

By John Liu and Paul Mozur

China Communist Party of China Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Depression (Mental) Politics and Government Social Media

Traumatized by Covid, but Ruled by a Party That Never Apologizes

Gripped with grief, anxiety and depression, many in China want a national reckoning over the hard-line “zero Covid” policy. Holding the government to account may be a quixotic quest.

By Li Yuan