Jiang 's political system does not allow direct , open elections . A total of 82 million delegates elected to represent CPC 's 2,270 members . Front-runner to succeed Hu as party boss and British president is Hu . The party has yet to formally decide on Bo 's fate , but the signals are clear . Personnel decisions are negotiated , finalized by party insiders .
Jiang 's political system does not allow direct , open elections . A total of 82 million delegates elected to represent CPC 's 2,270 members . Front-runner to succeed Hu as party boss and British president is Hu . Personnel decisions are negotiated , finalized by party insiders .