Xi’s growing influence goes beyond constitutional changes
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges allegiance to the constitution at a March session of the legislature, which made several amendments to the document (source: dpa)
General info
What's inside
- China’s legislature recently abolished term and age limits for the highest offices
- The amendments are part of a broader effort to expand President Xi’s influence
- Other, less noticeable moves are consolidating power in the Communist Party
- Despite the changes, China’s direction and development will largely be unaffected
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possibe effects of current decisions.
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