China's Xi Jinping Hails 'new Era' Of Power Amid 'complex Changes Abroad'
Source: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
18 OCTOBER 2017 6:22AM
President Xi Jinping declared China is entering a "new era" of challenges and opportunities on Wednesday as he opened a Communist Party congress expected to enhance his already formidable power.
Xi told some 2,300 delegates at the imposing Great Hall of the People that the party must "resolutely oppose" any actions that undermine its leadership as it steers a course through a high-stakes period in its development.
"The situation both domestic and abroad is undergoing profound and complex changes," said Xi, who is expected to secure a second five-year term as general secretary and stack leadership positions with loyalists during the twice-a-decade congress.
"Chinas development is still in a stage of important strategic opportunities. The prospects are bright, but the challenges are also severe," he said. "Socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a new era."
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Nitram
(22,671 posts)the closest it comes is to observe that "Many believe Mr Xi will tighten his grip on power by filling key positions across the party and military with his loyal supporters."
riversedge
(69,721 posts)..........Xi told some 2,300 delegates at the imposing Great Hall of the People that the party must "resolutely oppose" any actions that undermine its leadership as it steers a course through a high-stakes period in its development. ............