China's 20th Communist Party Congress and Xi Jinping: All you need to know

20th Congress is of particular significance as Xi Jinping is expected to go for an unprecedented third term as CCP's head, making him the most powerful leader in the country since Mao Zedong

Around 2,300 delegates from across China gathered at the Great Hall of the People on Sunday to commence the weeklong 20th Communist Party Congress. The twice-a-decade event is held to appoint the Communist Party of China's (CCP) top leadership, approve its policy direction and amend the constitution.

This Congress is of particular significance as President Xi Jinping is expected to go for an unprecedented third term as the party's head, making him the most powerful leader in the country since Mao Zedong.

Xi is also expected to announce the appointments to the Politburo and the Politburo Standing Committee (PSC). These