The Communist Party is expected to hand Xi Jinping another five years in power - here's how it works.
China's ruling Communist Party is expected to hand a third five-year term to Xi Jinping, arguably the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong in the 1970s.
Some analysts say he is likely to push China towards a more authoritarian political stance in a third five-year term. Professor Tsang says the Congress could see changes to the party's constitution, with "Xi Jinping thought" being further enshrined as the party's guiding philosophy. Any hint of China's future direction will be followed closely around the world, particularly on the key challenges: economic, political, diplomatic and environmental.But it now faces serious economic disruption from Covid lockdowns, rising prices and a major property crisis.Economic growth under Mr Xi's leadership is lower than under previous presidents Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao.
A major outbreak in the run-up to the Congress, or during the meeting itself, risks damaging Mr Xi's image of competence. A visit to Taiwan by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives in August prompted China to launch military exercises, including live missile firing, around the island.
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