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Chinese President Xi tightens grip on authority

Chinese President Xi tightens grip on authority amid fears of a return to one-man politics

10/14/2022

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Chinese President Xi tightens grip on authority

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Chinese President Xi tightens grip on authority amid fears of a return to one-man politics

China is holding its most important political meeting in decades. The Communist Party’s 20th National Congress will see a shake-up of the country’s leadership but the top job is all but secured with President Xi Jinping to remain at the helm. It comes amid growing fears about what a return to one-man politics might mean for the future of the country. Special correspondent Patrick Fok reports.

10/14/2022

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