There is little suspense about the outcome of momentous vote to institute a number of major constitutional revisions
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Trump’s remarks on the abolishment of Chinese term-limits
Trump’s comments reflect the biggest issue many of people have with him; a lack of presidential professionalism, and an ignorance of what should be off-limits to say, as he continues to pile onto his already-large collection of controversial remarks.
Chinese media censorship on overdrive to stop term limit critics
State-owned outlets, which make up the bulk of news in China, swung into propaganda mode, praising Xi
With communism abandoned, Xi Jinping is China’s New Emperor
If the party does decide to end term limits for president, it could have major implications for the nation—and the world
China tries to downplay lifting of Xi term limit after backlash
China sought on Sunday to downplay the Communist Party’s move to scrap presidential term limits
Chinese authorities perfecting use of data technology in surveillance
Authorities using big data and predictive computing power to flag and detain individuals deemed threatening
The Word ‘Disagree’ Has Been Banned on Chinese Social Media
Change comes in the wake of proposal to amend the constitution and scrap a two-term limit on the president
China drowns out critics of lifetime Xi presidency
China’s propaganda machine kicked into overdrive to defend move to lift term limits for President Xi Jinping
Plans to abolish Chinese presidential term limits for Xi’s benefit
China’s ruling party is considering scrapping term limits for the president and vice president
Hong Kong independence activist on trial over 2016 protest
Hong Kong’s best-known independence activist went on trial on riot charges Wednesday over protests in 2016