Just how far are China’s local officials going in falsifying performance data?

Beijing has publicized three cases where local governments falsified performance data to improve their records. These instances, reported by Xinhua, involved manipulating revenue figures, misusing special-purpose government bonds, and hiding off-balance-sheet debt. The announcement was made by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and a central working group focused on an education campaign about "political performance." The cases highlighted misconduct in official duties and performance evaluations, originating from Gansu, Zhejiang, and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. This action by Beijing aims to address typical instances of falsification by local officials.