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In the four months since the fledgling party was announced it has been beset by disagreements and threats of legal challenges between the founding members.

That system was in place from 1992 to 2000, and was the predecessor of the Horizon IT system which was also beset by scandal.

Domestically, China has been beset by sluggish spending, a protracted property sector crisis and a demographic crunch as its population starts to decline.

Games in years past, with billions of dollars in revenue at stake, have at times been beset by corruption and scandal.

This month's meeting comes at an uncertain time for the Chinese economy, beset by sluggish domestic spending, a protracted crisis in the property sector and a turbulent trade war with the United States.