party interests
Refers to the interests or benefit of a political party, often used in contrast to national or public interest.
Politicians who pursue party interests lose the trust of the people.
The party was criticized for prioritizing its own interests over the national interest.
党利 refers to what benefits a political party, whereas 国益 refers to what benefits the nation as a whole—these are often set in direct opposition in political debate.
党利 means benefit for one's own political party, while 公益 means benefit for the public at large, making them common opposites in discussions of policy motives.
party interests; partisan politics
Compound of 党 (party) and 利 (profit, interest).
Lawmakers often act out of party self-interest when debating policy.