The collective study sessions serve as an opportunity for CCP leadership to promote new policies. They generally take place shortly after the standard meetings, usually on the same day or the day after. The Politburo invites professors, think tank scholars or other experts to give a lecture to the Politburo members about a topic chosen by the General Secretary. Though how the topics are chosen is unknown, the General Secretary is thought to have the final say, with the
Central Policy Research Office (CPRO) playing a leading role and with consultation with the
CCP General Office. According to the China Social Science Net, the topics are either recommended by Politburo members relevant to the policy areas under their purview, or submitted by personnel within the General Office,
leading small groups, CCP commissions and other policy institutions. == See also ==