China stands firm as a rock, but with open doors

ALL eyes are on Beijing as the world’s biggest political party, the Communist Party of China (CPC), holds its 19th National Congress – an event which is held every five years.

Apart from mapping out the future direction for the 96-year-old party and the country, the congress – attended by 2,280 delegates who represent over 89 million members – will also elect the party’s new central leadership after the event concludes tomorrow.