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China's Economy Faces Challenges Despite Moves to Stimulate Growth

China's recent steps to adjust Covid-19 controls and revive activity in the beaten-down property market stirred hopes that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is putting fresh emphasis on measures to support the economy, potentially leading to a strong rebound in growth next year.

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China says must 'rectify what needs to be rectified' in Hong Kong for long-term stability

China should "resolutely rectify" and "correct" what must be rectified and corrected to resolve long-term stability issues in Hong Kong and Macau, a senior official said, according to a 20th Communist Party Congress party supplementary document reading published in October.

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Ten ways China has changed under Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping emerged from the 20th Communist Party Congress with a precedent-breaking third leadership term and a Politburo Standing Committee made up entirely of loyalists, cementing his place as China's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

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Four scenarios for a world in disorder

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s recent speech to the Communist Party Congress could be one of the most consequential of the decade. He told the audience – and the world – that his economic growth-crushing zero-COVID policy is here to stay, and that Beijing is more determined than ever to reunify…

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China’s 'toilet revolution': How activists are hiding messages of protest in public spaces

When a lone protester hung up banners criticising the Chinese government just days before the 20th Communist Party Congress kicked off, he started a quiet but national revolution. Alhough the original activist’s whereabouts are now unknown, citizens have been spreading his message discreetly, from graffiti in public toilets to stickers…

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Hu's dramatic China congress exit fuels speculation, official silence

In a country where events are planned to minute detail and politics is cloaked in secrecy, former President Hu Jintao's dramatic escorted exit from the closing of the Communist Party Congress sent speculation among China-watchers into overdrive.

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Former Chinese President was ‘not feeling well’ when he left congress, says state media

It comes after footage showed a steward trying to take Hu, who was China’s leader from 2003 to 2013, by the arm before ushering him out of a major Communist Party ceremony

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International: Xi Jinping has secured a third term as China's leader: state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping has secured an unprecedented third term as the country's top leader, putting him among the likes of most influential leaders China has seen since the Chinese Communist Party was founded by Mao Zedong. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Ex-China president escorted out of party meeting - before 'vanishing' from internet

Hu Jintao, who served as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party from 2002 to 2012, appeared reluctant to leave the front row of proceedings at Beijing's Great Hall of the People

Daily Mirror

Former Chinese president Hu Jintao escorted out of party congress as Xi Jinping looks on

Former Chinese president Hu Jintao is unexpectedly led out of the closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress in a dramatic moment that disrupts the highly choreographed event.

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Hu Jintao incident spoils Xi’s party

BEIJING: Former Chinese president Hu Jintao was unexpectedly led out of Saturday’s closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress in a dramatic moment that disrupted the highly choreographed event.

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SET poised to move up from new base

In the past week, the Stock Exchange of Thailand rebounded to form a new base at around 1,590 points, midway between the 25- and 75-day moving averages.

Bangkok Post

Analysis-Japan rushes to rearm with eye on 2027 - and China's Taiwan ambitions

Between China's 20th Communist Party Congress, that began Sunday, and the next one in 2027, Japan will undertake its biggest arms buildup since World War Two in a race to deter Beijing from war in East Asia, according to Japanese government officials and security analysts.

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For China's women, this week's Congress is unlikely to mean progress

As Xi Jinping consolidates power at China's 20th Communist Party Congress this week, Chinese women are not holding their breath for progress in gender equality.

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No stopping Xi? China's leadership to further bolster president's powers

A strongman who is stronger than ever, or is this the point where Xi Jinping goes too far? A third term for China's president is sure to be a rubber stamped at a 20th Communist Party Congress that will further cement his stature as the most powerful Chinese leader since…

France 24

Women hit the political glass ceiling at China’s Communist Party Congress

Sun Chunlan, China’s “Iron Lady” and the only woman in the ruling party’s Politburo, is due to step down from her post at the 20th Communist Party Congress this week. There’s no guarantee that another woman will succeed her, providing yet another example of the systemic under-representation of Chinese women…

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China's Xi Talks Up Security as Congress Opens

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for faster military development while touting the fight against COVID-19 as he kicked off a Communist Party Congress by focusing heavily on security and reiterating policy priorities. Xi, 69, is widely expected to win a third leadership term at the conclusion of the week-long congress…

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China ex-official Zhang makes first appearance since sexual assault claim

Chinese former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli made his first public appearance on Sunday since Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai accused him of sexual assault last year, attending the 20th Communist Party Congress.

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China will accelerate building of world-class military, strong strategic deterrent - Xi

China will accelerate the building of a world-class military and strengthen its ability to build a strategic deterrent capability, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party Congress in Beijing.

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Xi says China will unwaveringly support private economy

China will unwaveringly support the private economy and let the market play decisive role in resource allocation, President Xi Jinping said in a speech on Sunday at the opening of the once-in-five-year Communist Party Congress in Beijing.

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China's Xi talks up security, reiterates COVID stance as congress opens

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for accelerating the building of a world-class military while touting the fight against COVID-19 as he kicked off a Communist Party Congress by focussing on security and reiterating policy priorities.

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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.

Benzinga

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.

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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.

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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

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