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China's parliament puts Xi on course to rule for life

China’s parliament approves the removal of presidential term limits allowing President Xi Jinping (pictured) to rule for life. [Photo: Courtesy]

China’s largely rubber stamp parliament on Sunday passed a series of constitutional amendments, including one that removes presidential term limits, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely.

The announcement of the vote, witnessed by reporters in the Great Hall of the People, passed with two “no” votes and three abstentions among almost 3,000 delegates.

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