Political transition in China: Jianhai Bi assesses the course and outcome of the 17th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in October 2007.

From: New Zealand International Review | Date: March 1, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

When the 17th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party ended in mid-October 2007, another political transition had been brought about. The congress, one of the most important political events in China, was of great significance to both Chinas 1.3 billion people and the world at large. Its 2217 delegates, representing the party's 70.8 million members, mapped out Chinas all-round development for the coming five years whilst deciding the party's new leadership lineup.

In a work report delivered at the congress, President Hu Jintao oulined the Chinese leadership's latest ...

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