Tuanpai
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Tuanpai is a term used by political observers to represent cadres and government officials in the Communist Party of China
who originated from the Communist Youth League. The term is also used to represent Hu Jintao
and his group of populist associates and other political allies. Tuanpai was first mentioned during Hu Yaobang
's time, when Hu Yaobang was criticized for over-reliance of cadres of Tuanpai background.
divides the Communist Party power structure in two distinct "coalitions" - one of "Populists" and the other of "Elitists". Elitists are classified as those who originate mostly in China's rich coastal provinces, notably Shanghai, or those who have a family background of high-ranking Communist Party officials (i.e. the Princelings
). Tuanpai, on the other hand, belongs to the "Populist" faction, consisting of officials who has relatively humble backgrounds
and who have climbed through the power structure from the grassroots. While the Elitists are more concerned with economic growth and market functionality, the Populists are more focused on societal harmony and decreasing inequality. Cheng places Tuanpai at the core of the Populist coalition. Tuanpai's members usually have higher education qualifications, normally they all have university degrees or higher.
Communist Party of China
The Communist Party of China , also known as the Chinese Communist Party , is the founding and ruling political party of the People's Republic of China...
who originated from the Communist Youth League. The term is also used to represent Hu Jintao
Hu Jintao
Hu Jintao is the current Paramount Leader of the People's Republic of China. He has held the titles of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China since 2002, President of the People's Republic of China since 2003, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission since 2004, succeeding Jiang...
and his group of populist associates and other political allies. Tuanpai was first mentioned during Hu Yaobang
Hu Yaobang
Hu Yaobang was a leader of the People's Republic of China who served as both Chairman and Party General Secretary. Hu joined the Chinese Communist Party in the 1930s, and rose to prominence as a comrade of Deng Xiaoping...
's time, when Hu Yaobang was criticized for over-reliance of cadres of Tuanpai background.
Characteristics
Political analyst Cheng Li of Brookings InstitutionBrookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
divides the Communist Party power structure in two distinct "coalitions" - one of "Populists" and the other of "Elitists". Elitists are classified as those who originate mostly in China's rich coastal provinces, notably Shanghai, or those who have a family background of high-ranking Communist Party officials (i.e. the Princelings
Crown Prince Party
In modern usage, the Crown Prince Party, or The Princelings, refers to the descendants of prominent and influential senior communist officials in the People's Republic of China. It is not a political party, but an informal, and often derogatory, categorization to signify those benefiting from...
). Tuanpai, on the other hand, belongs to the "Populist" faction, consisting of officials who has relatively humble backgrounds
Baixing
Baixing or lao baixing in Chinese means "ordinary folks", "the people", or "commoners." The word Lao is used here as an adjective, which give it a warm and friendly touch....
and who have climbed through the power structure from the grassroots. While the Elitists are more concerned with economic growth and market functionality, the Populists are more focused on societal harmony and decreasing inequality. Cheng places Tuanpai at the core of the Populist coalition. Tuanpai's members usually have higher education qualifications, normally they all have university degrees or higher.
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