China's major party congress is set to grant Xi Jinping a 3rd term. And that's not all
China's ruling party kicks off a national congress on Sunday in which Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as party boss and chief of the military.
by John Ruwitch
Oct 13, 2022
2 minutes
BEIJING — China's ruling Communist Party kicks off a national congress on Sunday, the 20th in its 101-year history.
Xi Jinping, China's top leader, is widely expected to secure another five-year term as party boss and commander-in-chief of the military.
How the rest of the chips fall remains to be seen, and could offer hints about Xi's power and priorities.
What exactly is a party congress?
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