Beidaihe has traditionally provided a relaxed setting for retired Chinese Communist Party leaders to interact and raise concerns with the current leadership. China does not announce when leaders go on holiday but typically indicates the start of their vacation with an announcement about meeting experts. At least 100,000 people in the province where Beidaihe is located have been evacuated, but the resort itself has not been affected. Since the founding of the people's republic, current and retired party and government leaders have gathered for summer vacations at Beidaihe, 3-1/2 hours east of Beijing by car. Top leaders have traditionally held official meetings at the resort to discuss important matters such choosing the next leadership, often in consultation with retired party elders.

Source: The Standard August 03, 2023 18:26 UTC