Teams are turning up at offices unannounced as Beijing ramps up the long-running campaign, but there are questions over its effectiveness
It covers spending and protocol in areas ranging from official events to buildings and travel, with the goals of improving the ruling party’s image, stamping out corruption and cutting wasteful spending.
Analysts say it also has to do with making sure “every cent” is spent wisely so that China can prevail in its rivalry with the United States. It is also seen as a way to find promising cadres who follow the rules and show political loyalty, and could be candidates for promotion.
