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The Power Shift | Live updates: Opening session of China's Communist Party congress

LATEST: A question-and-answer session with reporters was cancelled after delegates from Guangxi province discussed President Hu Jintao's report to the 18th national party congress. During the discussion, Guangxi party secretary Guo Shengkun praised the report and reiterated the importance of deepening the "scientific concept of development". 

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Updated at 7.35pm

A question-and-answer session with reporters was cancelled after delegates from Guangxi province discussed President Hu Jintao's report to the 18th national party congress.

During the discussion, Guangxi party secretary Guo Shengkun praised the report and reiterated the importance of deepening the "scientific concept of development".
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Outside the Chongqing delegation meeting. Photo: AP
Outside the Chongqing delegation meeting. Photo: AP
He also highlighted the province's role in bridging the nation's ties with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

"Guangxi must strive hard to fully utilise its advantage as a bridgehead on the frontline to connect China with Southeast Asian countries," Guo said.

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Recent media reports tipped Guo as a likely candidate for the next minister for public security. However, Guo refused to comment and walked off when reporters asked whether he expects to be the next police chief.

 

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