Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing in March. China has banned delegates tfrom holding banquets, as the government tries to improve its image following regular corruption scandals. Photo: AFP
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing in March. China has banned delegates tfrom holding banquets, as the government tries to improve its image following regular corruption scandals. Photo: AFP
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Xi’s crackdown on corruption won’t lead to a more open society

Nora Sausmikat and Chang Ping say political infighting and maintaining stability remain priorities

NORA SAUSMIKAT and Chang Ping

Updated: 2:53pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing in March. China has banned delegates tfrom holding banquets, as the government tries to improve its image following regular corruption scandals. Photo: AFP
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the 12th National People's Congress in Beijing in March. China has banned delegates tfrom holding banquets, as the government tries to improve its image following regular corruption scandals. Photo: AFP
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