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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