China’s political environment has been in flux since the leadership transition in 2012, with far-reaching implications for the country and beyond. On October 18, Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership from throughout the country will gather in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People for the event that will result in Xi Jinping’s reappointment to a second five-year term. The events that occur in the coming days will likely set the tone of Chinese politics not just for the next five years but, to an extent, the next 15. The impact on business may extend even longer.

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