They are known as the ‘princelings’ in China. They are the children, grandchildren and descendants of the high-ranking and influential Chinese Communist party officials who fought the revolution that led to the defeat of the Nationalists and the creation of the People’s Republic.
In modern China they occupy many prominent positions in the party, the military and business, due in part to their ongoing influence and the cronyism that is a feature of the regime.
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