‍The term "cadre" in China refers to a civil servant holding a managerial position in the Communist Party of China (CPC), the government or in the armed forces. 

A cadre may or may not be a member of the CPC. The cadre selection system has undergone multiple rounds of reforms, aiming to promote younger and more capable ones to the positions of authority. 

The system may seem complicated to many, but universal principles like meritocracy are valued and play a crucial role in assessment and evaluation. 

When it comes to selecting cadres, China hopes a scientific and standardized system can help foster younger, better educated and professionally competent cadres. 

Victor Gao, a Current Affairs commentator, believes that a scientific method and process are required in this selection system. And meanwhile, the human factors are also critical. Corruption in China is a big problem which has been seen in officials and high level of government and party positions. That means the selection of leaders and cadres has some flaws in the method or in the human factors which need to be further improved. 

In an increasingly globalized world, China's relations with the rest of the world will enter an era of broader cooperation and closer interactions. 

Gao suggested that China needs a new type of leaders who can face up on the global stage to talk about the same base and cooperate with other countries' leaders. For instance, China is promoting its officials to participate in international organizations. All this requires a new way of thinking and new skills in the younger and the more professional leaders in China. 

Selection and appointment should be based on merit, moral integrity, and professional competence. Gao pointed out that in addition to serving people, China needs to build up much stronger and resilient check and balance into the selection system. 

Ideologically, cadres must aspire to communism and confidence in socialism with Chinese characteristics and resolutely implement the CPC's basic line, guiding principles and policies. But the leaders should not be only loyal to the party, but should also be willing to serve the fundamental interests of people, Gao added.