Party plans to promote young talent

Promising young politicians are to be fast-tracked through the ranks of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in an effort to inject more fresh blood into the system, it was reported yesterday.

Vice-president Xi Jinping said a selection process should be developed to favor those who have excelled early in their career at grassroots level.

The move is expected to make preparation for a new round of officials' reshuffle nationwide in 2 or 3 years time, according to the People's Daily.