Xi Seeks Fourth Term at Third Plenum
Xi’s purge of former foreign and defense ministers likely reason for delay, say analysts
By: Toh Han Shih
The Chinese Communist Party’s Third Plenum in Beijing was delayed for months probably because President Xi Jinping, seeking a fourth term at China’s helm, had to purge senior officials including former top ministers and military officials including former Xi proteges, say analysts. The…
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