Shanghai's school for officials

The China Executive Leadership Academy at Pudong stands out from other academic institutes, with its remarkable bright red buildings promoting an easy association with the Communist Party of China.

Indeed, the academy, located in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, is no ordinary school. Founded in 2005 and directly administered by the Organization Department of the CPC's Central Committee, it's one of five national-level leadership institutes and its sole purpose is the education of high-level officials.

The academy provides a range of programs tailored for intermediate and senior government officials, business executives and other senior professionals from home and abroad.