China’s Xi proclaimed as party chief for historic 3rd time

Xi Jinping was confirmed Sunday to continue as head of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in an unprecedented third term in October 23, 2022. Xi, 69, is the first Chinese leader to hold the fort for the third time since the party was founded 100 years ago.

The confirmation was formally announced after the first session of the Central Committee of the CPC’s 20th National Congress on Sunday.

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