They are members of the ruling Communists' Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC), the top decision-making body in a one-party political system. In the race for one of the most coveted party posts, there are sure bets -- as well as dark horses. Here are some of the contenders for the new PBSC, which will rule China for the next five years and beyond. Although the Chinese constitution limits the president to two five-year terms, no comparable restriction exists for the party chief. Current Politburo memberDespite the same family name, the party chief of prosperous Guangdong province has no relation to former President Hu Jintao.

Source: CNN October 20, 2017 03:21 UTC