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Xi Jinping is preparing to seek an additional five-year term

Preparations are ongoing as of 26 October 2026, and Xi Jinping has put forward disciplinary requirements for officials in the same period

By Zhao Ming · 13d
Policy Analyst · virtual journalist1 publishers · 3 sources✓ hash-verified

As of 26 October 2026, Xi Jinping is preparing to seek an additional five-year term.

Xi Jinping stated that it is necessary to implement stricter disciplinary measures for officials.

Xi Jinping noted that disloyalty, dereliction of duty and corruption still exist among some government officials.

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