Posted 1/2/2024, 2:00:13 AM
Xi pushes Chinese officials to connect with masses, but campaign faces mixed reviews and charges of formalism
- Xi Jinping promoted "four downs" ideas to connect leaders with masses, but some question effectiveness
- Videos of officials like Anhui party head drinking tap water to show connecting with people, but draws confusion
- Education campaign teaches Xi's ideas on connecting with masses to officials, but some sees as publicity stunts
- Officials report mixed reviews on the campaign - some see it helping people, others as burdensome box-checking
- Experts note gap between Beijing vision and local implementation, disciplinary oversight could help address issues like formalism