Xi Jinping to head leading group for overall reform in China

BEIJING- President Xi Jinping has been named Head of a leading group for overall reform in China, according to an announcement made by the Communist Party’s Central Committee Political Bureau. The group, which is expected to carry out China’s boldest reform proposals in more than three decades, is being positioned at the highest level, showing the leadership's resolve to overcome vested interests.

Major responsibilities of the group include drawing up overall plans and principles for reforms in the economy, politics, culture, environment, and party building. The group will also be in charge of carrying out the reforms. With President Xi at its head, the group will report directly to the top leadership, giving it the ability to push policies past a bureaucracy reluctant to change and helping Xi consolidate his power, according to observer.