US EditionTwo senior Chinese Communist Party officials swap jobs in 'unprecedented' move
- Two members of China's Politburo, Shi Taifeng and Li Ganjie, have swapped jobs, marking an unprecedented move in the Communist Party's history according to state media reports.
- Shi Taifeng was appointed head of the Organisation Department, while Li Ganjie became chief of the United Front Work Department, as reported by state media Xinhua.
- This job swap occurs amid significant turnover in Chinese politics and ongoing leadership purges within the Communist Party, as noted by Wen-Ti Sung.
- The sudden reshuffle raises questions about Xi Jinping's control within the party, as some analysts suggest it reflects internal factional challenges.
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