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China Confirms Expulsion of 33 Officials, as Xi’s Purge Deepens

Xi Jinping has enforced loyalty as he prepares to claim a fourth term as leader. Among those removed was a prominent former diplomat, Liu Jianchao.

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Xi Jinping, China’s leader, in Beijing last month. The Communist Party will hold its next congress in 2027, at which Mr. Xi is expected to claim a fourth five-year term as party leader.
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‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

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President Xi Jinping of China is expected to secure a fourth term as leader of the ruling Communist Party next year. He has warned that too many officials fail to faithfully carry out his orders.
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Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year

The North Korean leader crossed the border on a newly opened bridge for the trip, as the two countries move to deepen ties.

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The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, waved as he walked along the New Yalu River Bridge, in a photograph released by North Korean state media on Saturday.
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China Expands Its Military Reach by Building a Base in Laos

The new runway in Ban Keun is currently used by only small jets. Neighboring nations are watching warily to see if Beijing expands it for larger aircraft.

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