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What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger party discipline
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This closed-door gathering that started Monday comes about a year before Xi is expected to secure a fourth term and personnel changes to key leadership bodies. (Image credit: Xie Huanchi)
This closed-door gathering that started Monday comes about a year before Xi is expected to secure a fourth term and personnel changes to key leadership bodies. (Image credit: Xie Huanchi)
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