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The article discusses the makeup of China's Politburo Standing Committee, which was revealed following a political event in October 2017. The new committee includes no sign of a leader in waiting and consists of individuals who respect traditional norms within the Communist Party. Robert Lawrence Kuhn, a longtime advisor to the Chinese government, provides insight into the relationships and backgrounds of the members on the committee. He emphasizes that Xi Jinping will remain as General Secretary with overarching power for a long time to come.