A new set of Chinese leaders has also been presented to the public. They will be making key decisions in the next five years in the world's second largest economy.
CNN Philippines correspondent Tristan Nodalo was given access to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing where the historic congress and election of key leaders took place.
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