As the CPC National Congress drew to a close in Beijing, Sarah Lande, a 74-year-old Muscatine native, was among those who closely watched the transition. Full text of Xi's address to the media
Xi Jinping made his first public speech in his new role as Communist Party of China chief on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi's profile
World leaders congratulate Xi's election
A new generation of leaders took to the stage Thursday with CPC chief Xi Jinping acknowledging challenges ahead, including improving people's livelihoods.
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Xi Jinping was elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee at the first plenary session of the 18th CPC Central Committee. Xi named CPC military commission chief World leaders congratulate Xi
The CPC has wrapped up a crucial meeting, with a new generation of leaders. There are 205 members and 171 alternate members in the Central Committee.
Members of the 18th CPC Central Committee
Alternate members of CPC Central Committee Members of CPC Central Military Commission