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Xi to consolidate power at Party Congress

No major change in policies expected as Communist Party prepares to meet on Oct 18

Published Wed, Oct 4, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Beijing

    CHINESE President Xi Jinping is expected to consolidate his power during the 19th Party Congress by appointing key posts, but there is unlikely to be a major shift in policies, analysts say.

    The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will convene its 2,300 or so delegates in Beijing on Oct 18.

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