China Party Congress to Offer Clues on Overhaul of Economic Team
- Biggest reshuffle in decade comes amid worsening growth risks
- Replacements need experience and loyalty to Xi, experts say
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China’s Communist Party congress next month will set the stage for a possible overhaul of the country’s top economic roles, coming at a crucial time for the world’s second-largest economy.
Premier Li Keqiang, economic czar Liu He, central bank Governor Yi Gang, banking regulator Guo Shuqing and Finance Minister Liu Kun are all likely to step down from their current positions by early next year, based on retirement age and term-limit norms for senior officials that President Xi Jinping is expected to largely stick to.