Xi Jinping is China's new Mao?

Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese President Xi Jinping. Source: (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Chinese President could remain in power indefinitely by a new amendment in the Constitution.


China's plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in power indefinitely has sparked strong social-media opposition, with some drawing comparisons to the North Korean leadership, but what truly lies behind this new decision of the Congress? From Beijing, journalist Gabriele Battaglia answers our questions. 


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