2026.06.09 16:26 GMT+8

Canadian scholar: China's 2,000-year leader selection system works

Updated 2026.06.09 16:26 GMT+8
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China gets it right when it comes to picking its leaders, Canadian political scholar Daniel Bell says. He argues that China's 2,000-year-old system of exams and performance reviews selecting for, beyond brains, emotional intelligence, work ethic, and above all the will to serve the public. This triad of traits creates a "political meritocracy," Bell says, and elevates leaders who want to do good for others. 

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