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    Leadership Change at China's 18th Communist Party Congress

    As Americans go to the polls, China's beginning the secret, week-long process of choosing new leaders for the next 10 years. What's at stake?

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    By Warren Olney • Nov 6, 2012 • 50m Listen

    As Americans go to the polls, China's beginning the secret, week-long process of choosing new leaders for the next ten years. We hear why this transition is so different from those that have gone before and what's at stake for China and the rest of the world. Also, long lines, voting irregularities and possible recounts in today's presidential election. On Reporter's Notebook, do voters have a right to know who spends money for and against ballot propositions? Anonymous contributions to America's political campaigns.

    Banner image: Visitors to Tiananmen Square stand in front of a screen showing propaganda displays November 6, 2012, just days before the party's all-important congress opens, Photo by David Gray/Reuters

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Gideon Brower

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