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China’s Xi gets right-hand man, loyal ‘firefighter,’ elected vice president

China’s parliament elected Wang Qishan, a key ally of President Xi Jinping, into the role of vice president on Saturday, a move that breaks with tradition but will bolster the president’s authority. At the same time, Xi was unanimously endorsed to serve a second five-year term as president, by 2,970 votes to zero. Last Sunday, […]

China allows Xi to remain president indefinitely, tightening his grip on power

China removed presidential term limits from its constitution on Sunday, giving President Xi Jinping the right to remain in office indefinitely, and confirming his status as the country’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong died more than 40 years ago. China’s ruling Communist Party announced the proposed amendment only last month and there was never […]

'President for life' not a bad idea, Trump says of China proposal

When China's legislators gather Monday, they are expected to set the stage for President Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely, as they vote on a constitutional amendment to end presidential term limits. The passing of the legislation would effectively undo decades of efforts to prevent a return to dictatorship. The 10-year, two-term limits on the presidency […]

China proposes to scrap presidential term limit, clearing way for Xi Jinping to stay in power

China's Communist Party plans to eliminate presidential term limits, paving the way for Xi Jinping to stay in office and solidify control over the world's most populous country. Senior officials proposed removing from the constitution language that permits the president and vice president to serve "no more than two consecutive terms," the official New China […]

China Unveils New Leadership, With Xi Jinping More Powerful Than Ever

President Xi Jinping thrust China into a new era of strongman politics on Wednesday, unveiling a leadership team without a likely successor among the six officials who will help him rule for the next half decade. In a nationally televised ceremony, Mr. Xi introduced the new members of China’s highest council of power, the Communist […]

China's Xi Jinping Lauds 'New Era' Of Strength As He Opens National Congress

Chinese President Xi Jinping proclaimed the arrival of "a new era" in which a reinvigorated Communist Party will lead his nation to modernity, wealth and power as he opened the 19th national congress of China's ruling Communist Party on Wednesday. The meeting is expected to give him a second five-year term. Xi's speech, delivered in […]

China shows off newest weapons in huge military parade

Chinese leader Xi Jinping presided over a major military parade Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism over Beijing's failure to rein in North Korea. The parade, long anticipated but only officially announced Saturday, was part of the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). It was also […]

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