Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China looks at reforms to strengthen Xi Jinping’s authority in two sessions

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Xi’s third term as president and the selection of his top team. In addition, they will choose a new premier to succeed Li Keqiang as Mr. Xi’s successor. China will pursue a reduced economic growth objective of approximately 5% this year. As lawmakers gather in Beijing to adopt comprehensive changes, Xi Jinping is expected to … Read more

Chinese president Xi Jinping appoints new ambassadors

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President Xi Jinping has replaced nine ambassadors in accordance with a decision by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. Hong Xiaoyong was replaced as China’s ambassador to Singapore by Sun Haiyan. Li Minggang replaced as ambassador to Kuwait by Zhang Jianwei. As per a statement released by China’s top legislature on Thursday, President … Read more

China updates military service law 

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BEIJING: A newly revised version of China‘s military service law was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Friday. With 65 articles in 11 chapters, the revised version, which introduces a series of new arrangements into the military service system, will be enforced on October 1. First adopted in 1984, the military … Read more