Mr Xi wants China to be a great power, projecting clout across the globe. Mr Xi and Mr Li, 62, were elevated to the standing committee in the second term of former leader Hu Jintao. Instead, Mr Xi reiterated some future goals of the party, while noting that China has gone through "trials and tribulations." Mr Wang still could assume a key government position in the near future. Zhang Youxia, a former director of the commission's Equipment Development Department, seen as close to Mr Xi, was chosen as its other vice chairman.

Source: Bangkok Post October 25, 2017 11:08 UTC