Fortunately, everyone was quite certain. No abnormalities occurred, which satisfied Nie Zhenbang immensely. In fact, this was to be expected.
The position of Wanghaishi Municipal Party Committee Secretary is directly managed by the central government and is even more significant than the city mayor's position. To put it another way, even if the current members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Committee of Minnan Province were to take up this appointment, it would be considered a promotion. It must be remembered that during Shi Yiwu's era, the Wanghai Municipal Party Committee Secretary also held the title of Deputy Secretary of the Minnan Provincial Party Committee.
Li Chaoyang, upgraded to mayor, had the recommendation of his former Secretary and Mayor. The central government would mostly show respect. However, the Municipal Party Secretary is a different matter.
