They might not make the final decision, but all delegates to the upcoming 19th National Congress in Beijing will get the chance to vote on who they think should rule China for the next five years, insiders say. Photo: Handout
They might not make the final decision, but all delegates to the upcoming 19th National Congress in Beijing will get the chance to vote on who they think should rule China for the next five years, insiders say. Photo: Handout
China's leadership reshuffle 2017
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The rare moment when every vote counts at China’s party congress

The selection of the country’s ruling elite might seem like a rubber stamping exercise, but the party’s rank and file are not without influence, insiders say

Choi Chi-yuk
Choi Chi-yuk

Updated: 11:24pm, 13 Oct, 2017

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They might not make the final decision, but all delegates to the upcoming 19th National Congress in Beijing will get the chance to vote on who they think should rule China for the next five years, insiders say. Photo: Handout
They might not make the final decision, but all delegates to the upcoming 19th National Congress in Beijing will get the chance to vote on who they think should rule China for the next five years, insiders say. Photo: Handout
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