BBCNEWS BBC News October 18, 2017
It is a piece of political theatre, though key proceedings are shrouded in secrecy. President xi jinping is expected to consolidate his power for a second term in office. In his opening address, president xi will set out his future priorities. We are looking at live pictures from the congress in Tiananmen Square and just outside as our correspondent. It is getting started. Yes, it is. Prepare yourself for almost a week of. It is fair to describe it as the best of authoritarian theatre. Just over 2000 of the most Senior Leaders within the communist party of china will gather here in the great h...