Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-10-15

The Communist Party of China’s (CPC) Central Standing Committee has agreed to amend the party’s constitution; it will now be sent to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China next week for approval.

A Reuter’s report out on Saturday said that the amendment is likely to incorporate President Xi Jinping’s political thought. It said he is also likely to tighten his grip on power at next week’s congress, which begins on Wednesday.

The party released a communiqué via state media praising Xi’s past five years of leadership, noting in particular successes in the fight against corruption.
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