BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's efforts to solidify his position ahead of this fall's Communist Party congress are nearing a major hurdle: a party conclave in the summer resort of Beidaihe.
Security is tighter than last year at seaside Beidaihe

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Xinjiang on July 13 in a trip that China watchers see as signaling key appointments at the ruling Communist Party's congress this autumn. (Xinhua via AP)
BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's efforts to solidify his position ahead of this fall's Communist Party congress are nearing a major hurdle: a party conclave in the summer resort of Beidaihe.