China Politics
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Xi names close ally Li Qiang as China’s new premier to oversee economyLi, the former Communist Party chief of Shanghai, China's largest city, will replace Li Keqiang, who is retiring after serving two five-year terms.WorldMar 10, 2023
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China’s Xi Jinping awarded third 5-year term as president in unanimous voteThe endorsement of Xi's appointment by the ceremonial National People's Congress was a foregone conclusion for a leader who has seized increased control since 2012.WorldMar 9, 2023
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China’s Xi Jinping wins another term as head of ruling party, promotes alliesXi Jinping is on track to become the first leader in a generation to pick his own successor but has yet to indicate possible candidates.WorldOct 23, 2022
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China expected to grant Xi Jinping another 5-year term with no major changesThe congress comes as China's economy faces major headwinds amid a near-collapse in the real estate sector and the toll on retail and manufacturing imposed by COVID restrictions.WorldOct 15, 2022
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U.K. criticizes China over Uighur human rights abuses, Hong Kong security lawForeign Secretary Dominic Raab said Sunday that Britain's government has reviewed extradition arrangements with Hong Kong, and that he plans to make a statement in parliament on Monday over the topic.PoliticsJul 19, 2020
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Hong Kong police arrest 12 following protest that stormed legislatureHong Kong police say they have arrested 18 people, including 12 for a July 1 morning protest that preceded the storming of the city's legislature.WorldJul 3, 2019
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China says extradition fight has turned violent, but some protesters show civilitySome people online are saying otherwise and want the world to know: they’re not all bad.WorldJul 2, 2019
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Police, protesters clash in Hong Kong independence movementThe situation is seen by many of Hong Kong's legal and political elite as one of the biggest tests the financial hub has faced since its handover to China nearly two decades agoWorldNov 6, 2016
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