‘Strong hands’ needed for stability, says China’s Xi Jinping
President lays down tough message ahead of key Communist Party meeting
President lays down tough message ahead of key Communist Party meeting
Autumn gathering expected to name Xi Jinping in pantheon of great Chinese leaders
Some 900 million can vote but official committees choose candidates
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Largely ceremonial event offers insight into future political direction
Retired member of Politburo standing committee the most senior figure yet in graft crackdown
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