Glorious blue skies in Beijing to close the 20th Party Congress

But it took a fair bit of effort to get here, journalists have been in a Covid bubble since Wednesday. And Covid testing regimen has been excessive to say the least - twice-a-day tests yesterday and today

Proceedings underway in the main hall, meanwhile we’re just waiting to get in

Things to watch out for today - the full list of Central Committee members, which will give us a hint of just who would make up the Politburo and it’s Standing Committee tomorrow, and the amendments to the party constitution expected to consolidate Xi’s position in the party.

More here from my colleagues Dawn Wei Tan and Ben:

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Early drama: Hu Jintao seen being led out soon after reporters are led into the main hall