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Hopes that Li would be a liberal reformer were curbed by Xi Jinping as the president became more and more powerful

Xi Jinping was handed a third term as Chinese president on Friday, capping a rise that has seen him become the country's most powerful leader in generations.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is taking his final bow in a departure that marks a shift from the technocrats who have helped steer the world's second-biggest economy in favor of officials with unquestioned loyalty to President Xi Jinping

White House reiterates concerns Beijing considering sending lethal weapons to Russia while claiming to be peacemaker

For seven decades, China’s Communist Party has ruled the world’s most populous country

People with Covid who have mild or no symptoms can now quarantine at home, but PCR tests are still required to enter many places

Activists fear for their safety after limited UK riposte to assault on demonstrator outside Chinese consulate

Observers wonder whether there is anyone left in CCP to stop Chinese president making a rash move

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In coming days, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to further cement his standing as the Communist Party’s most powerful leader in decades. But last week, a flicker of dissent appeared in China’s capital.

China’s economic woes and a historic third term for Xi Jinping will dominate Communist Party’s Congress agenda.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Congress kicked off in Beijing on Sunday, an event expected to confirm Xi Jinping as China’s first leader since Mao Zedong to serve three successive terms. Decisions unveiled at the congress – especially the fate of Prime Minister Li Keqiang – will indicate whether Xi…