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20th Party Congress
Selection 2022
The leadership selection at the 20th Party Congress marked a historic moment as Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third term.
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Politburo Standing Committee members
October 2022
20th Party Congress convened
3rd Term
Xi Jinping's historic continuation
Key Takeaways
The 20th Party Congress in October 2022 resulted in significant changes to China's top leadership. Xi Jinping secured an unprecedented third term as General Secretary, breaking with post-Mao norms of two-term limits.
The new Politburo Standing Committee consists entirely of Xi loyalists, signaling a consolidation of power and continuity in policy direction.