China sets stage for Xi to stay in office indefinitely
The CCP is proposing to remove a constitutional clause limiting presidential service to just two terms in office
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CHINA'S ruling Communist Party (CCP) on Sunday set the stage for President Xi Jinping to stay in office indefinitely, with a proposal to remove a constitutional clause limiting presidential service to just two terms in office.
Since taking office more than five years ago, Mr Xi has overseen a radical shake-up of the party, including taking down top leaders once thought untouchable as part of his popular war on deep-rooted corruption. Sunday's announcement, carried by state news agency Xinhua, gave few details.
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