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"The hierarchy of warmth": China's three-track subsidy system

In Shandong Province, heating subsidies pay officials $590 and the poor just $86.

Jan 12 • Yuzhe HE

A practical guide to identify a Chinese official's rank

Prof. Nie huihua's elaboration on the political logic of Chinese official ranks

Dec 4, 2025 • Yuzhe HE

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