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Now playing Next China China's Xi Jinping wins third term as leader of ruling Communist Party Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, has used the party congress to increase his dominance and promote allies in what many believe has turned into a rule for life. 23/10/2022
Now playing Next no comment China's former leader helped off stage at party congress China's former leader, Hu Jintao, was helped off the stage during the closing session of the 20th National Congress in Beijing, sparking speculation about his health. 22/10/2022
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Now playing Next China China's Communist Party is holding its congress. Here's what to expect State media report that 2,296 representatives were “elected” to the congress. All candidates are carefully vetted, and no open campaigning is allowed. 15/10/2022
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Now playing Next China Xi, Biden exchange warnings as Taiwan visit plans spark tensions The latest tensions between the world's two largest economies escalated around the US House speaker's plans to visit Taiwan, which the ruling Communist Party says has no right to conduct foreign relations. 29/07/2022
Now playing Next China China's Xi defends Hong Kong rule on 25th anniversary of handover China's leader defended his vision for the territory at events marking the 1997 handover from Britain, which accuses Beijing of trampling on human rights. 01/07/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine war: EU urges China to stay neutral but secures no guarantees EU leaders warned China of "major reputational damage" if the country helps Russia to circumvent Western sanctions. 01/04/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine war poised to take centre stage at tense EU-China summit The two sides are hosting an online meeting on Friday after months of strained relations. 01/04/2022
Now playing Next no comment China's annual parliamentary session closes in Beijing China's yearly parliamentary session closes at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. 11/03/2022
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