Xi Jinping to be anointed as China's most powerful leader since Mao | 10 facts
2 years, 3 months ago

Xi Jinping to be anointed as China's most powerful leader since Mao | 10 facts

Hindustan Times  

The Chinese Communist Party will convene its 20th Congress on October 16 in Beijing during which Xi Jinping is likely to secure a third term in office as president, while a new top leadership line-up will also be unveiled. Xi, 69, is expected to become China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. While Xi has consolidated power without precedent since Mao Zedong founded the People's Republic in 1949, there has been no sign he will adopt the title of party chairman. The Communist Party Congress in 2017 confirmed Xi's induction into the leadership pantheon alongside Mao and market reformer Deng Xiaoping by writing his name and political ideology into the party's constitution. In November last year, China's top leaders passed an important resolution on the party's past, braiding Xi more tightly into the CCP's story.

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Xi urges running people's congresses to good effect as political system's 70th anniversary celebrated
3 months, 1 week ago

Xi urges running people's congresses to good effect as political system's 70th anniversary celebrated

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at a meeting to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 14, 2024. BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping emphasized …

Xi Jinping raises concerns over potential collapse of Chinese Communist Party
1 year, 5 months ago

Xi Jinping raises concerns over potential collapse of Chinese Communist Party

Live Mint  

Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently expressed concerns about the potential collapse of the Communist Party of China as approximately 415 million worldwide, renouncing their affiliation with the CCP, including its regiments, teams, and other associated organizations. According to a report from Greek City Times, in 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech to a young cadre training class, …

Xi Jinping's new, 37-member cabinet has been stacked with loyalists. Here's why that's a problem
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping's new, 37-member cabinet has been stacked with loyalists. Here's why that's a problem

ABC  

At his first press conference as China's new premier, Li Qiang noted the country was facing a number of economic difficulties this year but said he was "unwavering" in his economic policy of reform and opening up. Mr Xi's confidant was immediately promoted to governor of Zhejiang province, one of China's most-prosperous regions near the country's economic lifeblood: the Yangtze …

Kerala CM extends wishes to Xi Jinping for re-election as Chinese President
1 year, 9 months ago

Kerala CM extends wishes to Xi Jinping for re-election as Chinese President

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday congratulated Xi Jinping on his re-election as the Chinese President. On Friday, Xi was unanimously appointed Chinese President for the third time, making him the country's longest-serving leader since Mao Zedong, Nikkei Asia reported. As per the news report, thousands of delegates at the National People's Congress in Beijing voted on Xi's …

China gets new Premier in Li Qiang
1 year, 9 months ago

China gets new Premier in Li Qiang

Hindustan Times  

Former Communist party chief of Shanghai, Li Qiang, on Saturday took oath as China’s premier, replacing outgoing Li Keqiang after a decade, and facing the tough task to revive an economy battered by three years of Covid controls and global uncertainties. China's newly-elected Premier Li Qiang takes an oath after being elected during the fourth plenary session of the National …

Li Qiang, trusted ally of Xi Jinping, elected China's new premier
1 year, 9 months ago

Li Qiang, trusted ally of Xi Jinping, elected China's new premier

India Today  

China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier, nominally in charge of the world’s second-largest economy now facing some of its worst prospects in years. He takes on the job as authority of the premier and the State Council, China’s Cabinet, has been steadily eroding as Xi shifts more …

Xi Jinping becomes first leader in history of Communist China to serve three terms
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping becomes first leader in history of Communist China to serve three terms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. First to congratulate Mr Xi were North Korean leader …

Xi Jinping handed third term: Chinese president for whom ‘God is Communist Party'
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping handed third term: Chinese president for whom ‘God is Communist Party'

Hindustan Times  

Xi Jinping, by securing the third term as the Chinese president on Friday, has become the country’s most powerful leader since its founding father Mao Zedong. for him, God is the Communist Party’ | 10 things about Jinping 1)Seen as ruthless in his ambition, the visionary of ‘Chinese Dream’ or the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" - Alfred L. …

Xi Jinping elected Chinese President for 3rd term
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping elected Chinese President for 3rd term

Deccan Chronicle  

Beijing : Xi Jinping was on Friday unanimously appointed as Chinese President for the third time, making him the country's longest-serving leader since founding father Mao Zedong, Nikkei Asia reported. According to Nikkei Asia, thousands of delegates at the National People's Congress in Beijing voted on Xi's appointment as president and head of the military for another five years. Nikkei …

Xi Jinping begins third five-year term in firmer control
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping begins third five-year term in firmer control

The Hindu  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping was on March 10, 2023 formally reappointed as President for a third five-year term. While Mr. Xi’s selection was a foregone conclusion – he was already appointed General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party in October 2022 for a third term – this week’s NPC session has underlined the extent of his unchallenged control and the …

China's Xi awarded third term as president, extending rule
1 year, 9 months ago

China's Xi awarded third term as president, extending rule

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third five-year term …

China’s Xi awarded third term as president amid rising tensions with U.S.
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Xi awarded third term as president amid rising tensions with U.S.

LA Times  

Chinese President Xi Jinping takes his oath after being awarded a third five-year term on Friday. Zhao, 67 — a holdover from the previous party Politburo Standing Committee, the apex of political power in China headed by Xi — won Xi’s trust as head of the party’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, pursuing an anti-graft campaign that …

China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president
1 year, 9 months ago

China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president

NPR  

China's Xi Jinping, as expected, gets 5 more years as state president Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Mark Schiefelbein/AP BEIJING - China's rubber-stamp parliament handed leader Xi Jinping a third term as president on Friday, an outcome that has been widely expected since he orchestrated the abolishment of term limits with a constitutional amendment five years ago. The …

China’s parliament backs Xi Jinping for third term as president
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s parliament backs Xi Jinping for third term as president

Al Jazeera  

Xi has sidelined potential challengers and filled the party’s top ranks with his supporters since taking power in 2012. Xi Jinping has secured a precedent-breaking third five-year term as China’s president, a largely ceremonial role, putting him on track to remain in power for the rest of his life. The nearly 3,000 members of the National People’s Congress, China’s largely …

Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese President, Central Military Commission chairman
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese President, Central Military Commission chairman

India TV News  

Xi Jinping unanimously elected President of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress, reports Xinhua news agency. China's other top leaders Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the ruling Communist Party's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, handling major portfolios from propaganda to corruption …

Xi Jinping elected China's president for historic third term
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping elected China's president for historic third term

India Today  

China's Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third term as the country's president on Friday. Nearly 3,000 members of China's rubber-stamp parliament, the National People's Congress, voted unanimously for Xi Jinping to be president. Xi was also elected for a third term as chairman of China's Central Military Commission. China's parliament also elected Zhao Leji as the new parliament chair and …

China’s other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the ruling Communist Party’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee, handling major portfolios from propaganda to corruption fighting. ZHAO LEJI A holdover from the previous Politburo Standing Committee, Zhao Leji won Xi’s trust as head of the party’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, pursuing an anti-graft campaign …

Will China’s next premier be a moderating influence on Xi?
1 year, 9 months ago

Will China’s next premier be a moderating influence on Xi?

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — The pro-business track record of the man poised to become China’s top economic official will make his term a test of whether he might moderate President Xi Jinping ’s tendency to intervene. Xi, who has bolstered the state sector, has said that he wants the ruling party to return to its “original mission” as China’s economic, social …

China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience
1 year, 9 months ago

China's other top leaders bring loyalty to Xi, experience

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Six men sit alongside Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the …

Who Will Xi Jinping Appoint as China’s Next Chief of Staff?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who Will Xi Jinping Appoint as China’s Next Chief of Staff?

News 18  

The Chinese President Xi Jinping is yet to decide his next chief of staff, a position that Ding Xuexiang occupies. The role in Chinese Communist Party terms is known as director of the General Office of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee. The Chinese Communist Party’s central committee during its second plenum, which began on Sunday, are focusing on candidates …

Biden faces ‘unpredictable’ era with China’s empowered Xi
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden faces ‘unpredictable’ era with China’s empowered Xi

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration is taking stock of a newly empowered Xi Jinping as the Chinese president begins a third, norm-breaking five-year term as Communist Party leader. “But we are definitely in new territory and unpredictable territory in terms of the stability and predictability of China’s political system.” Biden and Xi are expected to hold talks on the …

Communist Party congress in China leaves Xi Jinping in complete command
2 years, 1 month ago

Communist Party congress in China leaves Xi Jinping in complete command

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 29, 2022 13:24 IST A picture is worth a thousand words. Cai Qi, 67, the Beijing party chief who has joined the PSC now, served as director of Xi’s office when he was the provincial secretary in Fujian, while Ding Xuexiang, 60, the youngest member of the new PSC, was an important aide of Xi when he …

What a third term for Xi Jinping means for China, India and the rest of the world | In Focus podcast
2 years, 1 month ago

What a third term for Xi Jinping means for China, India and the rest of the world | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

In China, the winner has taken all. After obtaining an unprecedented third term, Chinese President and Communist Party general secretary, Xi Jinping, has packed the politburo standing committee with his own nominees. It was expected that the Premier would stay on in the powerful standing committee but Xi has had his way – six members are of his choice – …

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s rise and rule
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s rise and rule

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping, the son of a communist revolutionary leader, was a victim of the Cultural Revolution and a provincial chief during China’s economic boom before ascending to the very top a decade ago. On Sunday, China’s 69-year-old leader secured a widely expected third term as general secretary of the ruling Communist Party, paving the way for …

Xi Jinping becomes president of China for the third term
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping becomes president of China for the third term

Op India  

Chinese President Xi Jinping was re-elected for a third term in power on Sunday, becoming the first leader of the ruling Communist Party to do so since party founder Mao Zedong. Xi Jinping was also re-elected as the Communist Party’s General Secretary for a historic third five-year term. On Saturday, China’s Communist Party Congress concluded, with Xi Jinping solidifying his …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends congratulatory letter to Xi Jinping
2 years, 2 months ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends congratulatory letter to Xi Jinping

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent his "warmest congratulations" to Chinese President Xi Jinping on securing a third term as head of China's ruling Communist Party, state media reported Sunday. The unusually prompt report from Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency came after the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee elected Xi as its general secretary for another five-year …

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline: Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Sunday, China's 69-year-old leader secured a widely expected third term as …

Who's on the Chinese Communist Party's new Politburo Standing Committee?
2 years, 2 months ago

Who's on the Chinese Communist Party's new Politburo Standing Committee?

The Hindu  

The Chinese Communist Party on Sunday unveiled its new seven-member Politburo Standing Committee headed by leader Xi Jinping, representing the apex of political power in China. Li Qiang The former Shanghai party chief and Xi confidant was promoted to number two in the party hierarchy, making him likely to be named premier at next March's legislative sessions. The pair became …

China unveils new leadership, dominated by key Xi Jinping allies
2 years, 2 months ago

China unveils new leadership, dominated by key Xi Jinping allies

The Hindu  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third five-year term on October 23, 2022 in even firmer control of the ruling Communist Party after filling the newly announced Politburo Standing Committee with all of his allies. Mr. Xi introduced the new leadership to the media on October 23, 2022, in order of rank as Li Qiang, the former party chief …

Xi Jinping has captured the Chinese Communist Party that Mao led to power. Now at peak strength, what comes next?
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping has captured the Chinese Communist Party that Mao led to power. Now at peak strength, what comes next?

ABC  

Does Xi Jinping sleep at night? Former Chinese president Hu Jintao escorted out of party congress Photo shows Former Chinese leader Hu Jintao's arm is held by usher as he stands behind seated Xi Jinping. The son of one of Mao's deputies, Xi is what is known as a "princeling" – Chinese Communist Party royalty. Xi Jinping saw himself as …

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule | A Timeline
2 years, 2 months ago

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's rise and rule | A Timeline

India TV News  

Chinese President Xi Jinping, the son of a communist revolutionary leader, was a victim of the Cultural Revolution and a provincial chief who promoted economic growth before ascending to the very top a decade ago. On Sunday, China's 69-year-old leader secured a widely expected third term as general secretary of the ruling Communist Party, paving the way for him to …

'Dare to struggle, dare to win': Xi Jinping emerges as China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong | 10 points
2 years, 2 months ago

'Dare to struggle, dare to win': Xi Jinping emerges as China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong | 10 points

India Today  

China's Communist Party Congress concluded on Saturday with President Xi Jinping cementing his iron grip over the party. Former Chinese president Hu Jintao leaves his seat next to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. On Saturday, 2,300 party delegates endorsed President Xi's 'work …

China’s Xi secures third term, stacks leadership team with allies
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Xi secures third term, stacks leadership team with allies

Al Jazeera  

Chinese Communist Party elects Xi Jinping as its general secretary for a precedent-breaking third term, introduces a Politburo Standing Committee stacked with loyalists. China’s President Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as the Communist Party’s leader, cementing his place as the nation’s most influential ruler since Mao Zedong. The CCP also named a seven-member Politburo Standing Committee led …

China's President Xi Jinping re-elected for 3rd term as General Secretary of Communist Party
2 years, 2 months ago

China's President Xi Jinping re-elected for 3rd term as General Secretary of Communist Party

India Today  

China's President Xi Jinping was re-elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party for a record third five-year term on Sunday. China's Communist Party Congress concluded on Saturday with Xi Jinping cementing his iron grip over the party. He was elected to the powerful Central Committee a day earlier by a once-in-a-five-year Congress despite crossing the official retirement age …

CPC Congress in China: Xi Jinping tightens grip on power after easing out PM Li Keqiang
2 years, 2 months ago

CPC Congress in China: Xi Jinping tightens grip on power after easing out PM Li Keqiang

Hindustan Times  

BEIJING: Xi Jinping is all set to begin a custom-breaking third term as China’s leader on Sunday as he further strengthened his grip over the Communist Party of China on Saturday through new amendments to the party charter and easing out top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang to make space for allies in the top leadership hierarchy. President Xi Jinping …

China Communist Party Congress ends with Xi set for third term, new central committee excludes Li Keqiang and Wang Yang
2 years, 2 months ago

China Communist Party Congress ends with Xi set for third term, new central committee excludes Li Keqiang and Wang Yang

Firstpost  

In a viral video, it was The China Communist Party Congress concluded on Saturday, with President Xi Jinping set to be elected for an unprecedented third term. Drama in China as former president Hu Jintao is escorted out of the closing ceremony pic.twitter.com/AzsqUJWuFx — Dan Banik October 22, 2022 Xi Jinping began his unprecedented third term by retiring veteran heavyweights …

China's new Central Committee excludes Li Keqiang, Wang Yang
2 years, 2 months ago

China's new Central Committee excludes Li Keqiang, Wang Yang

The Hindu  

The Chinese Communist Party elected a new Central Committee on October 22, 2022 that does not include Premier Li Keqiang or Wang Yang, a sign that analysts have said means the next Politburo Standing Committee is likely to be stacked with Xi Jinping loyalists. The new Central Committee on October 23, 2022 will choose the elite Politburo Standing Committee, with …

Struggle and win, says Xi Jinping as Communist Party Congress ends
2 years, 2 months ago

Struggle and win, says Xi Jinping as Communist Party Congress ends

The Hindu  

China's five-yearly Communist Party Congress wrapped up on October 22, 2022 with President Xi Jinping set to emerge from the event as leader for an unprecedented third term. Delegates also voted to endorse Mr. Xi's "work report" delivered at the Congress's opening last Sunday and rubber-stamped a resolution on the Party's constitution. Heavy on ideological rhetoric and light on policy, …

China Communist party meet ends with Xi Jinping at its ‘core’
2 years, 2 months ago

China Communist party meet ends with Xi Jinping at its ‘core’

Hindustan Times  

China's 20th communist party meet came to an end in Beijing on Saturday, after president Xi Jinping presided over seven days of closed-door meetings with top officials. Communist Party Meeting: Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's ruling Communist Party at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 22, …

Xi Jinping presides over closing session of Communist Party Congress
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping presides over closing session of Communist Party Congress

The Hindu  

The key Congress of China's ruling Communist Party, which is expected to confirm a record third term for President Xi Jinping, opened the closing session of its week-long meeting on Saturday. During the day, it is due to elect its Central Committee comprising over 370 senior leaders and pass several key resolutions, including an amendment to the party’s Constitution to …

China commences final session of ruling Communist Party Congress
2 years, 2 months ago

China commences final session of ruling Communist Party Congress

India TV News  

Highlights Closing session of major week-long meeting of China’s ruling Communist Party is underway Around 2,000 delegates were expected to approve changes to party constitution They also will formally approve a new Central Committee of about 200 members Communist Party Congress: The closing session of a major week-long meeting of China’s ruling Communist Party got underway on Saturday. Around 2,000 …

Xi expresses confidence in creating new, greater miracles as key Party congress concludes
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi expresses confidence in creating new, greater miracles as key Party congress concludes

China Daily  

Xi Jinping presides over the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Saturday in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. BEIJING - The Communist Party of China is fully confident and capable of creating new and even greater miracles on the new journey of the new era, Xi Jinping said as …

Xi presides over 20th CPC National Congress closing session
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi presides over 20th CPC National Congress closing session

China Daily  

Xi Jinping presides over the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China on Saturday in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. JU PENG/XINHUA BEIJING -- Xi Jinping presided over the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing …

China’s Communist Party endorses Xi Xinping’s ‘core’ leadership
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Communist Party endorses Xi Xinping’s ‘core’ leadership

Al Jazeera  

President Xi Jinping is now all but certain to be unveiled as general secretary for an unprecedented third term. China’s Communist Party on Saturday endorsed Xi Jinping’s “core position” in the country’s leadership, all but assuring he will be handed an unprecedented third term in power. At the end of the week-long gathering in Beijing, China’s ruling party approved a …

China to confirm Xi Jinping's 3rd term as president in power on October 23
2 years, 2 months ago

China to confirm Xi Jinping's 3rd term as president in power on October 23

India TV News  

Highlights The key Congress of China's ruling Communist Party concluded its week-long session today The meeting was presided over by Xi Jinping on Saturday It elected the Central Committee comprising over 370 senior leaders China President news : The key Congress of China's ruling Communist Party concluded its week-long session on Saturday after electing the party’s Central Committee and passing …

Communist Party of China set to amend Party Constitution with Xi Jinping eyeing Mao’s status
2 years, 2 months ago

Communist Party of China set to amend Party Constitution with Xi Jinping eyeing Mao’s status

The Hindu  

Ahead of China’s ruling Communist Party amending its Constitution on October 22, 2022, China’s President Xi Jinping has been hailed by the State media as a “people’s leader”, an honorific not used since the days of Mao Zedong. While Chairman Mao was called the “great helmsman” or great leader, Mr. Xi has been referred to in some Party media outlets …

What Xi Jinping's decade in power means for people in China — in their own words
2 years, 2 months ago

What Xi Jinping's decade in power means for people in China — in their own words

NPR  

What Xi Jinping's decade in power means for people in China — in their own words Enlarge this image toggle caption Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Xi Jinping has become China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong and is expected to be handed a norm-breaking third term this week. Enlarge this image toggle caption Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty …

Photos: The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Congress
2 years, 2 months ago

Photos: The Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Congress

Al Jazeera  

President Xi Jinping has addressed the Congress of the ruling Chinese Communist Party which is expected to cement his position as one of China’s most powerful leaders ever. The Communist Party leadership agreed in the 1990s to limit the general secretary to two five-year terms in an effort to prevent a repeat of past power struggles. The party is expected …

Is Xi Jinping China’s new Mao Zedong?
2 years, 2 months ago

Is Xi Jinping China’s new Mao Zedong?

Al Jazeera  

Vastness is a defining feature of the Chinese Communist Party. Some also argue that only Mao, Deng, and Xi deserve to be considered as truly ‘great’ leaders as Jiang’s “core” status was bequeathed rather than earned. While the title might sound obscure, Xi’s recognition by the party as its “core” leader is testimony to his “profound” relationships with current party …

China’s Xi calls for military growth as party congress opens
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Xi calls for military growth as party congress opens

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party’s control over society and the economy. The party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army, needs to “safeguard China’s dignity and core interests,” Xi said, referring to a list of …

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