Beijing tightens security, COVID measures before Congress

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2 年前

STORY: Rare banners of political protest were promptly removed by authorities from an overpass in Beijing, images circulated on social media on Thursday showed.

There remained questions over whether and how Beijing will exit its strict zero-COVID policy, as well as rising tensions over Taiwan and high-profile protests over several issues this year. Markets are closely watching how Beijing manages these challenges.

The party congress kicks off on Sunday (October 16), with Chinese President Xi Jinping poised to clinch his third five-year stint in charge - a mandate that would secure his stature as the country's most powerful ruler since founding leader Mao Zedong.