When the Chinese Communist Party holds its quinquennial national congress from Oct. 16, it should seek to undertake a major shift in the nation's economic policy.
Xi-led measures have throttled the private sector and blunted growth

Chinese President Xi Jinping greets a crowd on a visit to Liaoning province on Aug. 17. (Xinhua via Kyodo)
When the Chinese Communist Party holds its quinquennial national congress from Oct. 16, it should seek to undertake a major shift in the nation's economic policy.