2012-05-09

China may delay National Party Congress

How big is this news? I cannot post this link on my Weibo account, it is considered "unsafe." I will try to locate a Chinese-language media source as soon as one is available.

China considers delay of key party congress: sources
The top party leaders are considering a proposal to move the 18th congress, originally scheduled for September or October, to between November and January, three sources said, in a step that has been taken twice before in the past five congresses.

The delay would primarily aim to shorten the transition for the new leaders, who will be announced at the congress but are not due to start in their new state roles until March 2013, said the sources, who all have knowledge of the party's deliberations.

One source said a delay would also give time for debate over the size of the standing committee, with current President Hu Jintao's allies wanting it cut to seven, of which they would likely hold a majority, and others wanting it expanded to 11 to accommodate rival factions.
The battle for China continues.

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