China congress, leadership shake-up to have implications for Australia

The outcomes of China's party congress next week will have implications for Australia and the economy.

AAP Image/AFP Pool, William West

Source: AAP Image/AFP Pool, William West

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to shake up his government's inner circle and spell out his country's agenda for the next five years.

China's Communist Party next week is having its five-yearly congress from Wednesday, which will include a leadership reshuffle.

Mr Xi is expected to retain his position and install key allies into the politburo standing committee (cabinet of seven) and 25-member wider ministry.

While Australia has not officially signed up to the scheme, Australian businesses could be in the running for contracts in third-party countries.


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Published 14 October 2017 7:33am
Updated 17 October 2017 12:13pm


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