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The Chinese Communist Party's 18th Congress, held in Beijing November 8-14, 2012, marked a key power transition in China. A new generation of leaders, headed by Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang, took over from the previous leadership headed by Hu Jintao. The Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee was reduced in number from nine to seven. Unlike his predecessor Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao handed over both the Party General Secretary and Chairman of the Central Military Commission positions to Xi.
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The Chinese Communist Party's 18th Congress, held in Beijing November 8-14, 2012, marked a key power transition in China. A new generation of leaders, headed by Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang, took over from the previous leadership headed by Hu Jintao. The Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee was reduced in number from nine to seven. Unlike his predecessor Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao handed over both the Party General Secretary and Chairman of the Central Military Commission positions to Xi.
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Online anger at a Muslim missionary group linked to a coronavirus outbreak in New Delhi has reinforced anti-Muslim rhetoric in India.
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As the rapidly-spreading coronavirus further dampens market sentiment, Hong Kong’s developers will have even less incentive to finish units, say analysts
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Roy Cho Kwai-chee, the alleged mastermind in the fraud involving Convoy Global holdings, could face longer jail time along with two associates, after a magistrate referred the case to a higher court that can impose jail sentences of up to seven years.
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Kakehi reportedly amassed 1 billion yen (US$8.8 million) in payouts over 10 years but subsequently lost most of the fortune through unsuccessful financial trading.
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Symbolism can matter a great deal in politics, and Vice-Premier Wang Qishan's similarities to his political mentor, Zhu Rongji, have helped boost his popularity among party officials and ordinary citizens.
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