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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Cadre rotation is the periodic, planned transfer of Chinese Communist Party and state officials between posts, regions, or systems to broaden experience, curb entrenchment, and prevent corruption.
- What is the legal basis for cadre rotation in China?
- How does rotation differ from the 'avoidance' (huibi) rule?
- Why is cadre rotation considered an anti-corruption mechanism?
- How can cadre rotation be compared with the Indian system for the exam?

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Cadre rotation is the periodic, planned transfer of Chinese Communist Party and state officials between posts, regions, or systems to broaden experience, curb entrenchment, and prevent corruption.

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