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World Service,24 Oct 2017,53 mins

China to Unveil New Leadership Team

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As the curtain falls on China's 19th National Congress, we examine President Xi Jinping's legacy as he begins a second term with a new Politburo. Tension over North Korea's nuclear programme has made many South Koreans nervous. We visit an international air show in Seoul, where displays of military might offer reassurance. And, while Catalonia's independence referendum continues to pose questions over Spain's future, it isn't the only region seeking more autonomy. We ask why two of Italy's richest regions want greater financial freedom from Rome. (Picture: A magazine featuring a photo of Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen on a news stand. The headline reads 'Remain true to our original aspiration and keep our mission firmly in mind'. Credit: Greg Baker/AFP/Getty Images).

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