Is this the end of the golden age of Chinese think tanks with star ex-officials?
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For the past decade, Chinese think tanks have thrived by combining government backing with some operational independence, leveraging the expertise and connections of retired officials to promote China's soft power and contribute to Track 2 diplomacy. However, recent anti-corruption investigations involving former officials at prominent think tanks are casting doubt on the sustainability of this model. These investigations suggest that close ties to the government could become a liability. Further fueling uncertainty, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) recently announced the administrative transfer of a Beijing-based public policy think tank under its control. These events raise questions about the future autonomy and influence of Chinese think tanks.
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AI-ExtractedA Beijing-based public policy think tank would be transferred to come under the administration of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
Retired officials have come on board, bringing expertise, connections and some freedom to Chinese think tanks.
Chinese think tanks have had the backing of the government while having some room to move outside it.
Retired officials at think tanks have come under a cloud in the national anti-corruption campaign.
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