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New leaders, economic plans in China as key Congress ends

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BEIJING (AFP) - China's Communist Party on Sunday endorsed Hu Jintao's new economic model for the country, while opening the way for a top leadership reshuffle that will likely see the president consolidate his power.

Following the end of its five-yearly Congress, Hu, 64, is almost certain to be given a second term as party chief on Monday alongside a revamped line-up of leaders in the nation's most powerful political organ.

National Day: From Mao 'Til Now

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To help celebrate National Day here in China, the Lost Laowai Blog proudly presents a comedic look at significant events in China over the last 57 years of CPC rule. Tongue in cheek doesn't cover it. Parts are just downright stupid - and I wrote it.

This doubles as the official announcement that Lost Laowai (and in turn, Hao Hao Report) now has a blog. Let us know what you think.

The 9 Men Who Run China

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The nine-member Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) is generally considered the pinnacle of power in the PRC. (One could argue, however, that the Central Military Commission, which controls the PLA, is nearly as important). So who are the current members of the Politburo Standing Committee?