Beijing has signalled the start of the summer break for China’s political elite with the announcement of retreats at the seaside resort of Beidaihe.State news agency Xinhua reported on Monday that Cai Qi, the man often referred to as President Xi Jinping’s “chief of staff”, “extended sincere greetings” to various academics and scientists invited to the resort about 300km (186 miles) east of Beijing.The report did not name those invited but did say they included specialists working at the frontiers of basic research, strategic and cutting-edge technologies and core technologies in key fields, as well as academics in philosophy and the social sciences.
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MON · 2026-08-03 · 14:32 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0803-98708
NSR-2026-0803-98708News Report·EN·Political Strategy
China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season
China's political elite have begun their summer retreat season at the seaside resort of Beidaihe, as signaled by Beijing. Cai Qi, described as President Xi Jinping's "chief of staff," conveyed greetings to invited academics and scientists.
Dannie PengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-03 · 14:32 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's political elite have begun their summer retreat season at the seaside resort of Beidaihe, as signaled by Beijing. Cai Qi, described as President Xi Jinping's "chief of staff," conveyed greetings to invited academics and scientists. These specialists are reportedly working in areas such as basic research, strategic and cutting-edge technologies, key technological fields, and philosophy and social sciences. The announcement, reported by state news agency Xinhua, marks the traditional period of high-level discussions and policy planning that occurs during these retreats.
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Beidaihe is a seaside resort located approximately 300km east of Beijing.
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Cai Qi extended greetings to academics and scientists invited to Beidaihe.
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Beijing has announced the start of summer retreats for China's political elite at Beidaihe.
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The invited specialists work in basic research, strategic and cutting-edge technologies, core technologies, philosophy, and social sciences.
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