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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.

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