Chinese Regime

Reading the Tea Leaves for China’s 19th Party Congress

Reading the Tea Leaves for China’s 19th Party Congress
Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the opening session of the 19th Communist Party Congress held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Oct. 18, 2017. The 19th Communist Party Congress will convene from October 18-24. Etienne Oliveau/Getty Images
Annie Wu
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The world’s most populous country will witness a leadership transition this week. Observers are watching closely to predict what the political and economic repercussions could be for China’s future.
Once every five years, top officials in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) convene in Beijing to unveil who will become the ruling elite of China.
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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