China

China’s Xi Jinping Reappointed President Indefinitely

RULER FOR LIFE

After the country scrapped presidential term limits in a move critics say may lead to further political repression.

180317-china-xi-jinping-reappointed-cheat_o0dvqm
Thomas Peter/Reuters

Chinese leader Xi Jinping was reappointed on Saturday with no term limits. The National People’s Congress unanimously voted in favor of the move, just a week after the legislature approved a constitutional amendment scrapping presidential term limits.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.