China Expands Delegate Pool for 2027 Communist Party Congress

• China has set a quota of 2,360 delegates for the 2027 Communist Party Congress, 60 more than the previous gathering.
• For the first time, delivery couriers, ride-hailing drivers, and influencers may become delegates.
• Guidelines for selecting delegates were issued, aiming to align the group with official ideology.
• The 21st party congress is expected to take place in the second half of next year.
• This move reflects an effort to include a broader segment of society in the party's decision-making process.