08 May 2026

Central government introduces ‘Beautiful China’ KPI framework for local officials

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On May 7, the Party Central Committee and State Council general offices issued measures to evaluate provincial progress toward Xi Jinping's flagship "Beautiful China" environmental initiative.

These come hot on the heels of a new landmark provincial cadre climate accountability system released two ...