🇨🇳 Xi Jinping
Xi has been sworn in for a third term as Chinese president amid many challenges
What happened
Xi Jinping was unanimously elected as China's president by nearly 3,000 members of the National People's Congress. He pledged to run for a third term, extending his tenure for another five years. The election took place during a parliamentary session in which Xi tightened his grip on the world's second-largest economy. Xi has been China's president since taking control a decade ago.
Why it matters
The election of Xi for a third term is significant as it reflects his continued hold on power, which may impact China's relationships with the US and other countries, as well as its economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key facts
- Xi Jinping is 69 years old
- He was elected unanimously
- He extended his term for another five years
- The economy grew just 3% last year, its worst performance in decades
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