Xi Swops Jobs of Two Politburo Members: SCMP Report

This May Be a Way for Chinese Leader to Stop Cadres From Growing Too Influential

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BEIJING - The ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) has abruptly switched the roles of two Politburo members, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), an unprecedented move that comes as President Xi Jinping breaks personnel norms in his third term.

Mr Li Ganjie, who heads the body in charge of senior job appointments, has swapped position with Mr Shi Taifeng, who leads the party's United Front Work Department, the newspaper reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.

There is no previous case of Politburo members swapping posts, the SCMP reported.