Chinese Regime

At the 19th Party Congress, Look for Xi Jinping to Further Consolidate Power

At the 19th Party Congress, Look for Xi Jinping to Further Consolidate Power
Chinese leader Xi Jinping (center) and top leaders attend a party summit, the National People's Congress, in Beijing on March 15, 2017. Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images
Annie Wu
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The upcoming 19th National Congress in China will be closely watched as the Party transitions to its next generation of ruling elite. 
The most powerful officials announced will be members of the Politburo Standing Committee, which currently has 7 spots. It is effectively the top decision-making body of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), with current leader Xi Jinping expected to head the committee once again.
Annie Wu
Annie Wu
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Annie Wu joined the full-time staff at the Epoch Times in July 2014. That year, she won a first-place award from the New York Press Association for best spot news coverage. She is a graduate of Barnard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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