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China's National People's Congress approves the removal of presidential term limits, in a move that allows current president Xi Jinping to remain president for life.
2018-03-11

The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposes that the country's constitution be amended to abolish term limits for the posts of President and Vice President. The move is seen as an attempt by current president Xi Jinping to solidify his power.
2018-02-25

Protests mark the 20th anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong to China from the United Kingdom alongside the arrival of China's paramount leader Xi Jinping.
2017-06-29

Mainland China's leader Xi Jinping and Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou meet in Singapore, the first meeting between a Chinese and Taiwanese leader since the Chinese Communist Revolution.
2015-11-7

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin sign a massive 30-year natural gas export contract worth $400 billion.
2014-05-21

China's President Xi Jinping vows to intensify ties with Africa, as he addresses leaders in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on his first trip to the continent.
2013-03-25

The National People's Congress names CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping as the new President of the People's Republic of China, Politburo member Li Yuanchao as the new Vice President, Li Keqiang as the new Premier, and Politburo standing member Zhang Dejiang as the Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee.
2013-03-14

Xi Jinping is chosen as the General Secretary and Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party and the next leader of the People's Republic of China.
2012-11-15

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping says the Chinese government will "smash" attempts for an independent Tibet in a speech outside the Potala Palace.
2011-07-19

China's top legislature adopts a decision to appoint Vice President Xi Jinping as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People's Republic of China.
2010-10-28