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Will Xi Jinping be in charge of China forever?

In the Chinese Communist Party's 20th National Congress, which begins in Beijing on Sunday, President Xi Jinping is expected to be confirmed as president-for-life. If that actually happens, China's ascent to genuine superpower status will be at least delayed. At worst (from the Chinese perspective), it may not happen at…

Bangkok Post

China: Rare protest breaks out against Xi Jinping ahead of Communist Party congress

A rare protest took place in Beijing against Xi Jinping and Covid restrictions on Thursday just days before the Communist Party congress.

Evening Standard

Police deny there was a rare showing of political protest banners against Xi Jinping in Beijing

The banners call for the overthrow of Communist Party leader and President Xi Jinping and are removed during a sensitive time as Beijing prepares for the 20th congress of the ruling party.

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A rare protest in Beijing calls for change ahead of a key Communist Party meeting

Online images showed banners that demanded "votes not leaders, dignity not lies" and urged students and workers to strike. Censors quickly scrubbed social media posts of the protest.

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Political protest banners removed in Beijing

BEIJING: 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.

Bangkok Post

China quashes social media about protest banners in Beijing

China’s internet censors have moved quickly to scrub social media posts after reports that banners criticizing the Communist leadership were hung from a busy intersection in Beijing

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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 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 Times of India

China Signals No End to Zero-Covid Curbs

China's state media on Wednesday signaled no let-up in its strict zero-Covid policy to guard against coronavirus strains, publishing an editorial -- the fourth this week ahead of the Communist Party Congress -- vowing to never "lie flat" on virus controls. The messaging dashes widespread hopes from the Chinese public…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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Not 'lying flat': China to persist with tough COVID policies

China will persist with its COVID-19 policies to guard against new coronavirus strains and the risks they bring, the official newspaper of the Communist Party warned in a commentary for the third straight day, crushing hopes of any near-term easing.

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.

Reuters

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

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.

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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.

Reuters

China's Communist Party leadership reshuffle: what to look for

China's ruling Communist Party will reshuffle its leadership when it holds a once-in-five-years Congress starting Oct 16, with Xi Jinping widely expected to stay on for a third term as general secretary, China's senior-most position.

Wales Online

China imposes lockdowns as surge in Covid-19 sees 'daily cases triple' after holiday

China is one of the few places in the world still resorting to strict measures to keep the disease from spreading

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Imposes Lockdowns as COVID-19 Surges after Holiday

Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started Monday in Fenyang city in northern China's Shanxi province after a preliminary positive…

The Independent UK

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday

Chinese cities are imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week

Reuters

China urges 'patience' as COVID cases rebound ahead of key congress

China called for "patience" with its tough COVID policies and warned against any "war-weariness" as local cases soared to their highest since August, days ahead of a pivotal Communist Party congress.

Bangkok Post

How China's Xi Jinping amassed power over last decade

BEIJING: China's Xi Jinping became the country's top leader a decade ago when he was named general secretary of the Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the party's 18th congress.

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