President Xi Jinping (centre) and Premier Li Keqiang (right) will retain their posts after the congress. Photo: Simon Song
President Xi Jinping (centre) and Premier Li Keqiang (right) will retain their posts after the congress. Photo: Simon Song
Aidan Yao
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Macroscope by Aidan Yao

19th Party Congress set to usher in changes as Politburo reworked

President and premier will retain positions but most members of core body might be replaced, giving Xi a chance to consolidate power

Aidan Yao
Aidan Yao

Updated: 10:49pm, 4 Jan, 2017

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President Xi Jinping (centre) and Premier Li Keqiang (right) will retain their posts after the congress. Photo: Simon Song
President Xi Jinping (centre) and Premier Li Keqiang (right) will retain their posts after the congress. Photo: Simon Song
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