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John Power

China Congress: Economic trends to watch as Xi consolidates power

Chinese President Xi Jinping is seeking an unprecedented third term as the economy is facing some of the worst headwinds in decades [File: Jason Lee/Reuters]

The 20th Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress that gets under way on Sunday will be closely watched for clues about the future direction of the world’s second-biggest economy.

The once-in-five-years gathering, at which Xi Jinping is set to secure an unprecedented third term in power that will set up him as potential president for life, comes as China’s economy is on a precarious footing.

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