The development marks Xi Jinping's rise as country's most powerful leader in decades. (File photo)
Beijing, China - Xi Jinping secured a second five-year term as the head of China's Communist Party Wednesday, confirming his rise as the country's most powerful leader in decades.
The Chinese leader was elected in a closed-door vote to head the Politburo Standing Committee, with Premier Li Keqiang retaining his seat on the ruling council alongside five new members.
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The Chinese leader was elected in a closed-door vote to head the Politburo Standing Committee, with Premier Li Keqiang retaining his seat on the ruling council alongside five new members.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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