President Xi Jinping emerged more powerful than ever from the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which drew to a close on Tuesday in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song
President Xi Jinping emerged more powerful than ever from the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which drew to a close on Tuesday in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song
China's leadership reshuffle 2017
China /  Politics

Congress concludes with President Xi Jinping as undisputed ‘core’ leader

Delegates elect 204 members of new-look Central Committee as anti-graft tsar Wang Qishan and vice-president Li Yuanchao step down

Shi Jiangtao
Shi Jiangtao

Updated: 5:47pm, 25 Oct, 2017

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President Xi Jinping emerged more powerful than ever from the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which drew to a close on Tuesday in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song
President Xi Jinping emerged more powerful than ever from the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, which drew to a close on Tuesday in Beijing. Photo: Simon Song
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