China’s National People’s Congress delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of a change to the country’s constitution that enables Xi Jinping (standing) to remain president beyond 2023. Photo: Simon Song
China’s National People’s Congress delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of a change to the country’s constitution that enables Xi Jinping (standing) to remain president beyond 2023. Photo: Simon Song
China's Two Sessions 2018
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China’s state media defend changes to constitution removing presidential term limits

‘We are increasingly confident that the key to China’s path lies in upholding strong Party leadership,’ Global Times editorial says

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Updated: 5:11pm, 12 Mar, 2018

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China’s National People’s Congress delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of a change to the country’s constitution that enables Xi Jinping (standing) to remain president beyond 2023. Photo: Simon Song
China’s National People’s Congress delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of a change to the country’s constitution that enables Xi Jinping (standing) to remain president beyond 2023. Photo: Simon Song
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