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This fall, the Communist Party of China will host its 19th Party Congress, which will bring new members into both the Standing Committee and the Politburo. The 19th Party Congress will also mark the start of President Xi Jinping’s second five-year term as CCP General Secretary. It is widely believed that the Party Congress will enable Xi to further consolidate his authority as the Party’s “core leader.” Some analysts even speculate that it could set the stage for Xi to extend his rule beyond 2022. In this episode, we discuss Chinese leadership politics and look ahead to the 19th Party Congress with Professor Joe Fewsmith. |