Here's Xi Jinping and the six other standing committee members taking the stage a short while ago.

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All analysts are focused on the fact that Xi Jinping appears to have broken convention by not nominating a successor. Here's a take from WSJ reporter Wenxin Fan.

Mr Xi, who launched a wide-ranging corruption crackdown, is now talking of the need of continuous reform within the party. In a speech full of Communist rhetoric, he urged members to "exercise full and rigorous governance" over the party, and to "continue to rid ourselves of a virus that erodes party spirit".

His speech after the big reveal.

Mr Xi is now talking of his philosophy "Socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era". He noted that next year would mark the 40th anniversary of China's reform and "opening up" which has "made it possible for our people to lead decent, and even comfortable, lives."

"It is my conviction that the great rejuvenation of the great Chinese nation will become a reality."

This line-up, revealing no clear heir, shows his intention to take the most prominent role in steering this.

These are now the seven most powerful men in China.

Experts have noticed that there is no obvious heir to Xi Jinping in the new leadership lineup. Here's more from our China Editor:

Meanwhile, Zhao Leji is the new head of the party's anti-corruption commission, replacing Wang Qishan who stepped down yesterday.

IISS analyst Alex Neill says the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) has gained enormous powers at the 19th Party Congress, and is feared by officials.

Xi Jinping began with noting the heavy media coverage of the congress, and introduced the standing committee members one by one. He then thanked the party members, promising: "We will work diligently... to fulfill our mission and be worthy of their trust."

The new line-up of China's top leadership, the Standing Committee, have been confirmed as: Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng

After striding out with the new line-up of the Standing Committee, Xi Jinping has begun giving a speech to the international media.

Chinese state media have released the new standing committee members - while the press conference announcing the changes has started.

Journalists are looking for clues ahead of the big unveiling.

Seven marks on the floor suggest there'll be seven members in the new standing committee, says the SCMP's Teddy Ng.

No surprises there - Xinhua has just tweeted this announcement of his re-election.

Xi Jinping's ideology, known as "Xi Jinping Thought", was only formally enshrined in the Communist Party's constitution yesterday - but it is already having an impact in China, as Bloomberg reporter Keith Zhai notes.

The main question on everyone's minds is who will head up the standing committee - but military changes are also expected, IISS analyst Alex Neill says:

If you can't wait for the announcement, you can always watch state media Xinhua's livestream here., external

Here's what the line-up looked like the last time the Standing Committee was unveiled, led by then-newly elected party chief Xi Jinping.

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And here’s the moment from yesterday when delegates were asked if they objected to enshrining Mr Xi’s ideology into the party constitution… by Mr Xi himself. Guess what the answer was.