Posted 3/13/2024, 5:59:54 AM
Communist Officials Embrace Intense Card Game 'Guandan' to Strengthen Bonds
- Guandan is a popular Chinese card game, similar to poker, that is rapidly gaining popularity among Communist Party officials
- The game involves "throwing eggs" by slamming cards down and features terminology like bombs and tributes
- Guandan is seen as a way for officials to bond, build trust, and pave conversations about work
- The game has spread from Beijing across government agencies, state-owned companies, military, and academia
- Guandan aligns with party rules, having been endorsed by top sports officials and featured in a nationwide tournament