干部

We must establish a mechanism wherein officials are ready to accept a higher or lower post.

make the ranks of cadres more politically aware, younger in average age, better educated and more professionally trained

retired cadre

veteran cadre

technical cadre

leading cadres at all levels

high-quality team/contingent of cadres

high-ranking/senior cadre

Party and Government officials

cadres standing in the van

select cadres

nominate sb as a cadre

appoint and dismiss cadres

foster/nurture young cadres

exchange leading officials (among different units and localities)

subvert cadres