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China's parliament re-elects Xi Jinping as president
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China's parliament unanimously handed President Xi Jinping a second term Xi Jinping
China’s largely rubber-stamp parliament on Saturday unanimously re-elected Xi Jinping as the country’s president.
The vote was witnessed by journalists inside central Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.
The legislature is packed with delegates loyal to the ruling Communist Party meaning Xi’s re-election was never in doubt. On Sunday parliament voted to amend the constitution to remove presidential term limits, meaning Xi can stay indefinitely.
The National People's Congress has widely expanded Xi's already considerable authority during its annual session, adding his name to the constitution and lifting the two five-year term limit for the presidency and vice-presidency.
Xi received a standing ovation after winning all 2,970 votes. Only one delegate voted against Wang's appointment, with 2,969 in favour. In 2013, Xi had received 2,952 votes, with one against and three abstentions, a 99.86 per cent.
Xi and Wang shook hands as the legislators applauded.
