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China moves to scrap presidential term limits

Original: “Regions, departments and members of the party and the public have unanimously called for the rules on presidential term

Chinese state media reports that regions, departments, party members and the public have unanimously called for revising constitutional rules on presidential term limits, a move that would allow President Xi Jinping to stay in power beyond two terms. Critics abroad, including former Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt, have reacted with sarcasm, calling the claimed unanimous support implausible and warning of a major reversal of political reform.

Why now: The proposed constitutional change could let Xi Jinping rule indefinitely, a momentous shift in Chinese politics.

Xi JinpingCommunist Party of ChinaChinaCarl BildtNational People's Congress

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• “Regions, departments and members of the party and the public have unanimously called for the rules on presidential term limits in the constitution to be revised.” Sure. http:// scmp.com/news/china/pol icies-politics/article/2135838/china-claims-move-scrap-presidential-term-limi · carlbildt · 47

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