It is a significant career booster in China's highly politicised economy and men of ambition are certain to want to get in; just like any other prestigious establishments all around the world.<p>Two other articles:<p>1. <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/05/communist-party-membership-is-still-the-ultimate-resume-booster/276347/" rel="nofollow">http://www.theatlantic.com/china/archive/2013/05/communist-p...</a><p>2. <a href="http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/11/21/chinas-communist-party-how-to-join/" rel="nofollow">http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2012/11/21/chinas-communist...</a>