China votes to make Xi Jinping ruler for life

Near unanimous vote clears the way to end presidential term limits

President Xi Jinping is applauded as he arrives at a session of the National People's Congress
(Image credit: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

China’s Communist Party has voted through changes to its constitution abolishing presidential term limits, opening up the possibility Xi Jinping could rule for life.

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