Groups help point the way to change

Party Central Committee garners support from across society

A conspicuous characteristic of top leader Xi Jinping's leadership is that specialized groups created by the central authorities are increasingly focusing on policy in key parts of society and helping to push through high-stakes reforms despite resistance from vested interests.

The Communist Party of China Central Committee decided on Thursday to set up leading group on "united front work", whose purpose is to garner support from across society. The new group brings the number of them to at least 22.