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 close while Ding served in the Shanghai party committee -- Xi was Shanghai's top party boss in 2007-8 -- and he moved to Beijing to work as Xi's personal secretary in 2013. Li Xi The current Politburo member and party chief of economic powerhouse Guangdong province has been promoted to the Standing Committee, in an appointment widely anticipated by observers.

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Remembering Ye Xuanping: A Legacy of Loyalty, Compassion, and Economic Vision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Remembering Ye Xuanping: A Legacy of Loyalty, Compassion, and Economic Vision

China Daily  

China commemorates late senior political advisor Ye Xuanping with a symposium. The event was attended by Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC. Ye was an excellent CPC member, a long-tested and loyal communist fighter, a proletarian …

Remembering Ye Xuanping: A Legacy of Loyalty, Compassion, and Economic Vision
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Remembering Ye Xuanping: A Legacy of Loyalty, Compassion, and Economic Vision

China Daily  

China commemorates late senior political advisor Ye Xuanping with a symposium. The event was attended by Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC. Ye was an excellent CPC member, a long-tested and loyal communist fighter, a proletarian …

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 …

China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?

Al Jazeera  

China’s National People’s Congress wrapped up on Monday after announcing a host of top officials that will assist Xi. While many of the top posts have traditionally been handed out with an eye on keeping China’s different political factions happy, Xi, who was reelected on Friday by a unanimous vote of China’s rubber-stamp parliament, has sidelined rival groupings such as …

Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government

NPR  

Xi Jinping's show: Who's who in China's new government BEIJING — China has put the finishing touches on a sweeping leadership reshuffle that has been years in the making and puts trusted allies of leader Xi Jinping in key spots throughout the administration. Li Qiang — Premier Enlarge this image toggle caption Ng Han Guan/AP Ng Han Guan/AP Li was …

China’s new Cabinet hints at Xi’s third term agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s new Cabinet hints at Xi’s third term agenda

The Hindu  

China’s President Xi Jinping on March 12 unveiled a new Cabinet for his third term, with the line-up of officials indicating that the Chinese leader is likely to exercise even greater control on policy-making over the next five years. The new Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who was appointed in December, was on Sunday named among the five State Councilors, the …

Xi loyalist Li Qiang picked as premier
1 year, 9 months ago

Xi loyalist Li Qiang picked as premier

Hindustan Times  

Li Qiang, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, took oath as China’s premier on Saturday, and now faces the tough task of reviving the world’s second largest economy battered by three years of Covid controls and global uncertainties. HT Image Li, 63, is considered a close confidant of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who on Friday secured an unprecedented third …

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 …

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy
1 year, 9 months ago

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy

Associated Press  

BEIJING — 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. At the opening of the annual congress session on Sunday, outgoing Premier Li Keqiang announced plans for a consumer-led revival of the …

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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Questions swirl after China’s former leader Hu leaves event
2 years, 2 months ago

Questions swirl after China’s former leader Hu leaves event

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The twice-a-decade congress of China’s ruling Communist Party is a tightly choreographed event. China’s tightly controlled state media didn’t report the incident, but the official Xinhua News Agency tweeted in English several hours later — as speculation raged overseas — that Hu was in poor health and needed to rest. The spectacle was, in the words of longtime …

Act for the people, rely on the people, Xi says
2 years, 2 months ago

Act for the people, rely on the people, Xi says

China Daily  

By Cao Desheng | China Daily | Updated: 2022-10-24 Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, presents the Party's new central leadership when meeting with the press on Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The other six newly elected members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the 20th …

Xi Jinping promotes three India border command Generals to top PLA posts
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping promotes three India border command Generals to top PLA posts

The Hindu  

Three People’s Liberation Army Generals who have occupied key roles leading the army in the Western Theatre Command, which borders India, have received significant promotions in the just concluded Communist Party Congress. General He Weidong was on October 23, 2022 named the new Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, which leader Xi Jinping will head for a precedent-defying third …

China’s Xi expands powers, promotes allies
2 years, 2 months ago

China’s Xi expands powers, promotes allies

Associated Press  

BEIJING — President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision of tighter control over society and the struggling economy. “There is no counterweight or checks and balances in the …

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 …

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China’s Communist Party
2 years, 2 months ago

A look at the 7 men slated to lead China’s Communist Party

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The following is a look at the seven men making up the Communist Party of China’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee for the next five years. SHANGHAI CHIEF LI QIANG Li Qiang has been party secretary of Shanghai, China’s largest city and financial hub, since 2017 and was parachuted into the Politburo Standing Committee, possibly as a future premier. …

A look at the seven men making up Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee
2 years, 2 months ago

A look at the seven men making up Communist Party of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee

Firstpost  

Three of them are holdovers from the previous body, including General Secretary Xi Jinping, who has received a precedent-breaking third term as party head. The four newcomers are all Xi loyalists Beijing: The following is a look at the seven men making up the Communist Party of China’s all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee in order of rank. SHANGHAI CHIEF LI QIANG …

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 …

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 …

China reaffirms Xi’s dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang
2 years, 2 months ago

China reaffirms Xi’s dominance, removes No. 2 Li Keqiang

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping’s continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader. “The congress calls on all party members to acquire a deep understanding of the decisive significance of establishing comrade Xi Jinping’s core position on the party Central Committee and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Rivals forced out as Xi Jinping embarks on third term as China’s leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Rivals forced out as Xi Jinping embarks on third term as China’s leader

The Hindu  

China’s ruling Communist Party on Saturday closed its once-in-five-year congress confirming leader Xi Jinping’s precedent-defying third term, and paving the way for his domination of Chinese politics for the next five years. The CPC congress, a usually tightly choreographed affair, concluded on Saturday with two surprises, both of which, in different ways, underlined Mr. Xi’s unchallenged position at the top …

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 …

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, …

‘Not feeling well’: China’s ex-leader led out of party congress
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Not feeling well’: China’s ex-leader led out of party congress

Al Jazeera  

The 79-year-old Hu Jintao seemed reluctant to leave with two men who approached him while he was seated next to President Xi Jinping. Former Chinese President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of Saturday’s closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress in a dramatic moment that disrupted the highly choreographed event. ‘Now he is much better’ Hu was “not feeling …

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 Jinping named to third term as China’s leader, cementing his dominance
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi Jinping named to third term as China’s leader, cementing his dominance

LA Times  

Chinese President Xi Jinping at an event in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Sunday. Xi and other Standing Committee members appeared for the first time as a group before reporters Sunday in the Great Hall of the People, the seat of China’s ceremonial legislature in central Beijing. Other new Standing Committee members include Cai Qi, the Beijing party …

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 …

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 …

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 …

China party congress offers look at future leaders
2 years, 2 months ago

China party congress offers look at future leaders

Associated Press  

BEIJING — While Xi Jinping is primed to receive a third term as head of China’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday, it is unknown who will join him for the next five years on the party’s leading bodies, the Central Committee and the Politburo. Leading contenders include both current members and newcomers: ___ PREMIER LI KEQIANG One major question is …

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 …

Day 1 of Chinese Communist Party meet as Xi makes crucial remarks| In pics
2 years, 2 months ago

Day 1 of Chinese Communist Party meet as Xi makes crucial remarks| In pics

Hindustan Times  

Day 1 of Chinese Communist Party meet as Xi makes crucial remarks| In pics The 20th national congress will install leaders for the next five years. Xi Jinping, 69, is set to break with tradition and award himself a third five-year term as general secretary and promote allies who share his enthusiasm for party dominance.. 1 / 7 View Photos …

Xi vows to strengthen China’s military as Party Congress begins
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi vows to strengthen China’s military as Party Congress begins

Al Jazeera  

The Chinese president defends ‘zero-COVID’, lauds the end of ‘chaos’ in Hong Kong and refuses to rule out force to take Taiwan. China’s Communist Party has kicked off its twice-in-a-decade Congress, with President Xi Jinping calling for faster military growth, defending Beijing’s “zero-COVID” approach, and refusing to rule out the use of force to take Taiwan. He called for accelerating …

At historic Communist Party meet, China's Xi looks to grasp total power: What to expect
2 years, 2 months ago

At historic Communist Party meet, China's Xi looks to grasp total power: What to expect

India Today  

Chinese President Xi Jinping threw open the week-long 20th Communist Party Congress today, where the delegates are expected to pick him for a third leadership term and secure his place as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong. Chinese President Xi Jinping kicks off the 20th congress of the ruling Communist Party, a week-long event where he is widely …

Xi set for third term, China to unveil new leadership on October 23
2 years, 2 months ago

Xi set for third term, China to unveil new leadership on October 23

The Hindu  

China’s Communist Party will unveil its new leadership for the next five years on October 23, when General Secretary and President Xi Jinping is set to begin an unprecedented third term. Mr. Sun on Saturday mounted a defence of the party’s record in the past decade, including Mr. Xi’s stringent “zero-COVID” regime that saw China’s growth plummet to 0.4% in …

What you need to know about China’s 20th Communist Party Congress
2 years, 2 months ago

What you need to know about China’s 20th Communist Party Congress

Al Jazeera  

Xi Jinping is set to cement power by clinching an unprecedented third term as secretary general of the Chinese Communist Party. This year’s congress — the 20th since the party’s founding in 1921 — is of particular significance as Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to clinch an unprecedented third term as the party’s leader and further cement his power, …

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