Central Academy for Ethnic Cadres
The Central Institute of Ethnic Cadres (CIEC, Chinese: 中央民族干部学院), situated at the base of Baiwang Mountain in Beijing, is a national entity focused on the education of mid-to-senior ethnic officials of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the advancement of ethnic policy research.[1]
History
CIEC's origins can be traced to the Central Minority Management Cadres Institute, founded in 1983 to facilitate ethnic CCP cadre education during the reform and opening up period. In September 2003, it was rebranded and moved to its present site, signifying a strategic enhancement under the National Ethnic Affairs Commission to address the needs of ethnic regional development and governance.[2] Significant milestones encompass the 2004 merger with the SEAC Guest House and the 2012 incorporation of the Beidaihe Training Center, thereby broadening its operational reach.[3][2]