China's economy slows as Xi Jinping plans for historic third term
A security official stands guard in front of a picture showing Chinese President Xi Jinping during the exhibition entitled "Forging Ahead in the New Era", showing the country's achievements during his past two terms, at the Beijing Exhibition Center in Beijing on October 12, 2022, ahead of the 20th Communist Party Congress meeting.
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What you need to know:
The endgame begins on October 16, when thousands of party delegates will gather in Beijing for a major party congress at which President Xi Jinping is expected to secure a historic third term.
