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Xi Associates Fill Top Jobs Ahead of Party Congress

A number of sources have confirmed that He Lifeng, a close associate of President Xi Jinping, has been appointed by China’s National People’s Congress to direct the National Development and Reform Commission, a powerful state agency in charge of planning the country’s economy. He’s appointment is seen as the latest move by President Xi to further bolster his standing in the Party and tighten his grip on power ahead of the upcoming leadership reshuffle