China’s Communist Party Congress begins October 18th

The Chinese authorities are finally out with the date for the twice-a-decade China’s Communist Party Congress that begins October 18^th.

The Diplomat notes 5 things to watch out for at the Chinese Communist Party Congress:

1. Xi Jinping ... it is virtually certain that Xi will be returned as General Secretary for another five years.

2. Who serves on the Standing Committee also matters

3. Another telling development will be the ability of former presidents to anoint future presidents

4. The still significant challenges for China ahead

5. Foreign policy and North Korea