CCP Swaps Jobs of 2 Senior Leaders Amid Power Struggle

This is the first time in the CCP’s history that such a role swap among Politburo members has occurred, reports say.

China's Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Shi Taifeng (L) votes next to Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2025. Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has swapped the jobs of two high-ranking leaders, an unprecedented move that comes amid widespread speculation about political infighting within the upper ranks.

Shi Taifeng, previously responsible for CCP overseas influence operations, has been appointed to head the Party’s Organization Department, according to a report on Wednesday on the Party’s official website, which refers to him by that title.