Chen Quanguo has been named as Xinjiang’s party boss, an appointment that is expected to come with a seat on the Politburo. Photo: SCMP Pictures. Chen Quanguo has been named as Xinjiang’s party boss, an appointment that is expected to come with a seat on the Politburo. Photo: SCMP Pictures.
Chen Quanguo has been named as Xinjiang’s party boss, an appointment that is expected to come with a seat on the Politburo. Photo: SCMP Pictures.
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Rising stars emerge in Communist Party reshuffle as Xi Jinping paves way for 2017 party congress

Chen Quanguo in line for Politburo seat after being named Xinjiang’s new party chief

Topic |   China's leadership reshuffle 2017: Rising stars
Choi Chi-yuk
Choi Chi-yuk

Updated: 12:36pm, 21 Oct, 2016

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Chen Quanguo has been named as Xinjiang’s party boss, an appointment that is expected to come with a seat on the Politburo. Photo: SCMP Pictures. Chen Quanguo has been named as Xinjiang’s party boss, an appointment that is expected to come with a seat on the Politburo. Photo: SCMP Pictures.
Chen Quanguo has been named as Xinjiang’s party boss, an appointment that is expected to come with a seat on the Politburo. Photo: SCMP Pictures.
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