Meet Xi Jinping’s Allies Who Will Help Him Rule the Chinese Communist Party

A general view of the Great Hall of the People during the closing session of 19th National Congress in Beijing, China on Oct. 24, 2017. Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

At the conclusion of China’s 19th National Congress, the once-in-five-years Party reshuffle has emerged in current leader Xi Jinping’s favor.

Many of the 200-plus top officials who comprise the Central Committee were due to retire at this congress, as per established Chinese Communist Party (CCP) convention.