In May 2021, the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China passed a law which allowed Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely.
On May 31st, 2021, the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China passed a law which allowed Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely. The move was met with widespread criticism from both inside and outside of China. Many have argued that this move is a blatant violation of the Chinese constitution, as it goes against Article 14 which states that “the term of office of the President and Vice-President of the People’s Republic of China is the same as that of the National People’s Congress, and they shall serve no more than two consecutive terms.”
The NPC also announced on May 31st that it would hold its next meeting in Beijing in October 2021 instead of its usual March time frame. This change has been interpreted by many as an attempt to allow Xi Jinping to attend in person.
