
As Xi Jinping announced his third term in power to China and the world, the streets of the capital were quiet.
After announcing the mandate, Xi addressed the media to introduce his new leadership team.
The speech also offered an important clue about the direction in which Xi may take China, where there have been growing fears that the country is being cut off from the world economy.
But Xi said, "China cannot develop without the world, and the world also needs China."
"After more than 40 years of unremitting efforts towards reform and opening up, we have created two miracles, rapid economic development and long-term social stability."
Who are the members of the new Standing Committee?
Li Qiang: It is amazing that Xi has put the Shanghai Party boss in charge of China's economy as the new Premier and number two leader.
He was responsible for the failure when Shanghai was shut down and they couldn't feed tens of millions of people. His appointment will be seen as loyalty to Xi Jinping far more important than competence.
Cai Qi: A Beijing Party Secretary who is a very outspoken and vocal supporter of Xi Jinping.
Ding Xuexiang: A close aide who has accompanied Xi Jinping on all his trips this year.
Li Xi: A Party Secretary in Guangdong who has also had strong ties to Xi. He was once sent to Liaoning to take over and punish those who manipulated GDP figures in the northeastern province.
Zhao Leji and Wang Huning were re-elected, having been on the last Politburo Standing Committee.