China vows ‘zero tolerance’ for election meddling ahead of 21st party congress

China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of “zero tolerance” for bribery and other attempts at election interference as delegate selection begins for next year’s national congress, which is expected to feature a major leadership reshuffle.

The party issued guidelines on selecting the delegates, a process that would be overseen by its Organisation Department, state news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday.

The 21st national party congress, to be held in the second half of next year, will select a...