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China 20th Communist Party Congress
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China's 20th party congress

Every five years, China's ruling Communist Party holds a congress at which the country's leadership is selected.

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China enters a new era with Xi Jinping in full command

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President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's ruling Communist Party in Beijing, China

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Xi's speech short on detail, big on pride

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At China's party congress, Xi will cement his power

At China's party congress, Xi will cement his power

No matter if new faces are introduced: China’s Communist Party leader will stay on top, writes DW's Dang Yuan.
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PoliticsOctober 16, 2022
Chinese President Xi Jinping, top center, and Premier Li Keqiang, top center right, with other delegates during a session of the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing

China party congress: World watching for leadership changes

China party congress: World watching for leadership changes

President Xi Jinping is expected to secure an unprecedented third term at China's party congress.
PoliticsOctober 14, 2022
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