"BEIJING — China’s 18th National Congress is only days away, but media reports show that the battle continues in the higher echelons of power over influential positions under the new leadership structure. Xi Jinping is widely expected to become the next general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party after the congress ... But his allies and rivals appear to be using the media to help them secure other top posts. Some of the articles gush over the accomplishments of certain politicians. Others paint leaders in a negative light." (Quoted from article)