It’s not a secret that many Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials are keen on gambling during the World Cup, and during this year’s FIFA tournament, China’s top disciplinary watchdog warned that gambling is ruining young cadres.
A Nov. 24 article of the State Supervision Commission of the Central Discipline Inspection (CCDI) revealed several cases of gambling involving young party officials born in the 80s and 90s and warned them against such habits.
But China analysts are asking if the CCDI’s warnings are out of concern for the young cadres or for other interests. Chinese current affairs observer Lu Tianming believes that the CCP is worried about losing money….