79 Group

The 79 Group refers to a faction within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) whose members are generally considered to have joined the Party around 1979. This cohort experienced the Cultural Revolution and the subsequent opening up and reform period under Deng Xiaoping. This shared experience often shapes their perspectives and approaches to policy. While not a formal, organized entity with explicitly defined membership, "79 Group" is a widely used label in analyses of Chinese politics. Individuals associated with the 79 Group are often characterized by a more pragmatic and economically-oriented outlook compared to older generations. Their rise to prominence within the CCP leadership reflects the changing priorities of China during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, shifting away from ideological purity towards economic development and modernization. The term is often used in discussions of leadership succession and generational changes within the CCP. The impact and influence of individuals associated with the "79 Group" is a complex and ongoing subject of scholarly and political analysis.