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2018-03-12 China-Japan-Koreas

China's Parliament Puts Xi on Course to Rule for Life

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#1 He may regret signing up for the ‘ruler for life’ program as the ‘new leader’ program requires him to be killed.

Posted by Airandee 2018-03-12 10:35|| 2018-03-12 10:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Yeah, the retirement plan is always a drawback.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2018-03-12 11:38|| 2018-03-12 11:38|| Front Page Top

#3 Beijing-based activist Hu "Gulen" Jia, who says authorities forced him to leave the capital during the congress, called the amendment "illegal".

Posted by Frank G 2018-03-12 12:47|| 2018-03-12 12:47|| Front Page Top

#4 "The benefits are terrific. The trick is not to get killed. That's really the key to the benefit program."

Posted by SteveS 2018-03-12 12:51|| 2018-03-12 12:51|| Front Page Top

#5 When do the Mongols come back?

Posted by AlanC 2018-03-12 15:48|| 2018-03-12 15:48|| Front Page Top

#6 To me, Xi's doing this unlimited term change points to a serious flaw in the chinese govt. Like an achilles heel. I do not see good coming of it.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2018-03-12 18:42|| 2018-03-12 18:42|| Front Page Top

#7 The presidency used to be a ceremonial, head of state-like, title - much like the Governor General of Canada. The real power behind the throne was the Chairman of the Central Military Commission - essentially the commander of the Party's Army, the PLA. Hu Jintao became president in March 2003. But it wasn't until September 2004 that Jiang Zemin handed the reins of power to him, by letting him assume the title of CMC Chairman.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2018-03-12 20:40|| 2018-03-12 20:40|| Front Page Top

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