'Naked Officials' not to be Considered for Promotion

[Randy W]

More attention focused on civil servants in vital government agencies

 

A senior official from the southern metropolis of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province is to be replaced as he is reportedly a "naked official."

 

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Fang was no longer listed on the website of the Guangzhou government as a leader on Monday.

 

"Naked officials" refer to officials whose spouse and children have both emigrated overseas. According to the latest official selection and appointment regulation issued in January, these officials will not be considered for promotion.