As China's Communist Party holds plenum, Xi's anti-corruption drive continues
In this edition of Perspective, we try to figure out what happens behind the closed doors of the Chinese Communist Party's plenum meeting.
France 24 reports that in this edition of Perspective, we try to figure out what happens behind the closed doors of the Chinese Communist Party's plenum meeting.
At the heart of the discussions will be President Xi Jinping's firm grip on power. For analysis, we're joined by Jean-François Di Méglio from the Asia Centre think tank.
This entertainment story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include China's Communist Party, President Xi Jinping and Xi.
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