The South China Morning Post (October 28) disclosed that 66-year-old Shi Taifeng, a Politburo
newcomer and close ally of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has been confirmed as head of the
CCP CC’s United Front Work Department. Shi Taifeng attended a UFWD meeting on October
27 in his new role as its Party Secretary. In his speech, Shi Taifeng stressed that studying and
implementing the spirit of the 20th party congress, which ended last week, is now the
department’s main political task.
(Comment: Shi Taifeng took over the role from You Quan, who is set to retire and never had
a seat in the Politburo. His appointment was largely expected after he was promoted to the 24-
member Politburo on October 22.) ii) On October 26, Beijing announced the appointment of Li Shulei as the new chief of the CCP
CC Propaganda Department.
iii) On October 27, former Beijing Mayor Chen Jining was announced as Shanghai’s new Party
Secretary.
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