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China's major party congress is set to grant Xi Jinping a 3rd term. And that's not all

China's ruling party kicks off a national congress on Sunday in which Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as party boss and chief of the military.

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Rare protest banners removed in Chinese capital

Beijing authorities removed rare banners of political protest from an overpass in the Chinese capital, according to images circulated widely on social media on Thursday, just days before the start of a twice-in-a-decade Communist Party congress.

Reuters

West should 'buckle up' for Xi Jinping to lead China through 20s and 30s, says Kevin Rudd

China's ruling Communist Party Congress this weekend is the most important meeting in 40 years and appears set to concrete Xi Jinping's position as premier for life, former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd says.

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Xi Jinping's Cabinet Headed For Biggest Reshuffle In New Term — Names To Watch

Xi Jinping is poised to clinch a third five-year leadership term for himself, but his cabinet is expected to see the biggest reshuffle at China's 20th Communist Party Congress.

Benzinga

Why semiconductors are central to world economy, geopolitics

The Chinese Communist Party Congress opens in Beijing on October 16, a week after Washington imposed tight restrictions on exports of invaluable semiconductor technology to China in a bid to stop it from surpassing the US economically and militarily. As semiconductors emerge as a key battleground, FRANCE 24 spoke to…

France 24

Why Companies Decide To Leave or Stay in China

A recent survey of more than 500 Taiwanese companies shows a quarter have moved a part of their production or sourcing out of China.

The News Lens

Shanghai Covid cases jump to three-month high as schools close

BEIJING: Shanghai’s Covid cases jumped to a three-month high as city officials quietly shuts schools and a raft of other venues to try to rein in a flareup that’s hit the financial hub just days before one of China’s most important political events.

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China's 20th Communist Party Congress: What you need to know

China's 20th Communist Party Congress kicks off on Sunday, with Xi Jinping widely expected to clinch his third five-year stint in charge - a mandate that would secure his stature as the country's most powerful ruler since founding leader Mao Zedong.

Reuters

Factbox-China's 20th Communist Party Congress: who could be in Xi's new team?

China's Xi Jinping is widely expected to clinch a third five-year leadership at the upcoming congress of the ruling Communist Party, a mandate that would secure his stature as the country's most powerful ruler since founding leader Mao Zedong.

Reuters

Meeting gives China's Xi a chance to tighten hold on economy

A meeting of the ruling Communist Party to install leaders gives President Xi Jinping, China’s most influential figure in decades, a chance to stack the ranks with allies who share his vision of intensifying pervasive control over entrepreneurs and technology development

The Independent UK

China establishing overseas police presence in Australia and around the world

Beijing has set up dozens of overseas police stations and "contact points" which it says are to help hold Chinese citizens living abroad accountable for crimes.

ABC News

India, China hold consultations ahead of important Communist Party Congress in Beijing

Both sides held ‘candid’ talks on bilateral ties, international and regional issues, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement

The Hindu

China's secret meeting will have wide-ranging effects

China's ultra-secret national party congress meeting - at which the process of appointing a new leadership will begin - will shape China's future. Jason Young explains what's at stake.

Newsroom.co.nz

China, with 'fighting spirit', says it put national interest first in last five years

China's Communist Party has "prioritised national interests" and displayed a "fighting spirit" in the past five years, it said on Wednesday, in the most explicit acknowledgement yet that it has put domestic factors first in dealings with other countries.

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China shows off missiles to counter US ahead of party congress

BEIJING: China has allowed rare, close-up access to some of its most advanced ballistic missiles, as President Xi Jinping touts efforts to deter the US ahead of a key leadership reshuffle next week.

The Independent UK

Observer: No matter who climbs Beijing's ranks, Xi rules

For decades, Chinese journalist Ho Pin has made accurate predictions about who would ascend into the ranks of China's leadership

Reuters

Analysis-Fearing war in Xi's next term, Taiwan bolsters defences

Taiwan is bolstering its defences and steeling itself for the possibility of war with China as leader Xi Jinping readies to assume a third term in power and tries to achieve what no predecessor has done by taking control of the island.

Reuters

China's 'liberal' Wang Yang seen as possible premier as reshuffle looms

When Wang Yang was Chinese Communist Party boss of economic powerhouse Guangdong province, the man now considered a top contender to be China's next premier displayed a liberal streak that has been less visible since Xi Jinping took power.

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Hu Chunhua: From rural roots to candidate for China premiership

From humble roots as the son of farmers in central Hubei province, Hu Chunhua has worked his way into China's ruling elite and is considered a top contender to become the next premier as the ruling Communist Party reshuffles its leadership.

Reuters

After COVID lockdown, eyes on Shanghai chief at party congress

Once seen as a sure bet for elevation to China's elite Politburo Standing Committee or even as the country's next premier, Li Qiang's glide path to the upcoming Communist Party Congress was buffeted by Shanghai's grinding two-month COVID-19 lockdown.

Reuters

Ding Xuexiang: from Shanghai party cadre to Xi gatekeeper

When Xi Jinping left China for the first time in more than two years to visit Central Asia last month, his entourage included a familiar face from domestic trips.

Reuters

Long picked for promotion, Xi loyalist Chen may get his chance

Chen Miner, a close confidant of Chinese President Xi Jinping long seen as destined for a top leadership spot, is considered to be a strong contender for promotion during the upcoming congress of the ruling Communist Party.

The Hindu

Reading the Chinese tea leaves

It is necessary to understand how politics will be shaped by the national congress and vice versa

The Guardian - UK

UK to designate China a ‘threat’ in hawkish foreign policy shift

Redesignation will bring UK’s official position towards Beijing close to its stance on Russia

Reuters

Security, red banners and COVID curbs: Beijing readies for 20th Congress

Beijing has stepped up security and COVID curbs and decorated the capital with red political banners as it gears up for a Communist Party congress where President Xi Jinping is poised to become China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.

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