We need a preview 'cause we know when (finally): China's Communist Party Congress begins October 18

A 5 things to watch via the Diplomat

1. Xi Jinping ... it is virtually certain that Xi will be returned as General Secretary for another five years.

2. Who serves on the Standing Committee also matters

3. Another telling development will be the ability of former presidents to anoint future presidents

4. The still significant challenges for China ahead

5. Foreign policy and North Korea

ps. the full article is here for more detail

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The Congress is about 7 weeks away ... time to brush up on China politics!