China Builds Case for Long-Term Xi Rule

The opening session of China’s annual meetings for its top legislature began with familiar pomp and pledges on Monday; however, what many will be watching in the coming days is a proposal that paves the way for Chinese leader Xi Jinping to become president for life.   Much like previous years, a work report from Premier Li Keqiang highlighted the need to limit financial risks posed by growing debt and to keep China’s economic growth stable. Li says this year, China will spend 8.1...

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