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November 1, 2012

China Stumbles into Leadership Transition

Gordon Chang, Around Asia

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After a year of turmoil, the Communist Party will convene its 18th Congress on November 8th in Beijing. If all goes according to plan, 2,270 delegates will elect a new Central Committee.

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