China's re-elected leader Xi Jinping introduces new top team - BBC News

China's leader Xi Jinping has moved into a historic third term in power, as he revealed a new leadership team stacked with loyalists.

On Sunday the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled its Politburo Standing Committee, with Mr Xi re-elected as general secretary.

Observers say the line-up, handpicked by Mr Xi, shows he prizes loyalty over expertise and experience.

The unveiling came after a week-long party congress in the capital.

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[ichigodragon.]

He was not "re elected." He declared himself the supreme leader and others agreed to save their dear lives.

[joermnyc]

Xi: “I elect myself as leader again.”
Everyone: If I don’t clap I’m dead.

[xpld]

To save you 6 minutes I’ll tell you who they are: piglet, tigger, rabbit, eeyore, kanga, roo and christopher robin

[weirdchamp]

elected is a wild word, he elected himself

[wedonteatbears]

Who knew a Disney character could have such greed for power and control!

[kdoc]

I wouldn’t use the word “elect” in the wildest scenario.

[ueq]

He elected himself. That's how it works

[jaaksavat]

Removing the old 'fellow' by security made it all very clear to all, but then after his 'corruption' cleansing, all knew already.

[Gguy]

Emperor Xi chooses not to wear a crown. Such.a man of the people

[slimshady]

China's election and Weekend Vacation are just Formalities 👏👏

[winthecrowd]

his new team; Xi Jinping Xi Jinping Xi Jinping Xi Jinping Xi Jinping Xi Jinping Xi Jinping and Xi Jinping

[carlowingfield]

His top team is just a series of cardboard cut outs of himself .

[lazerblu]

I'm Shocked, who'd have thought he'd get re-elected...

[methanedirigible]

I heard Piglet said something like ‘This is unconstitutional’ and was escorted out by Tigger and Eyore

[aaap]

Hu Jintao the guy who got escorted out was pretty much responsible for Chinas economic rise to its current status now he's out and the Maoists are in for the first time since Mao Ze Dong. The reason that new premier was so brutal in the Shanghai lockdown is because Shanghai is the power basis for the faction which opposes Xi Jing Ping so he sent in the PLA to lock down Shanghai

[lastChang]

When Xi Jinping fails, he doesn't back off. He doubles down.
- He's the type of Chinese gamblers you see in casinos, who double down at 16 in Blackjack. Lol

[Xiannv.]

It would be interesting to see how many congratulations he received from foreign leaders and from whom.

[PropaneWP]

A man bearing all the symptoms of a dictator, applauded by other dictators.

[JavenarchX]

And in doing so solidifies himself as a dictator!

[rowanmelton]

That's crazy. I really thought Ji Xinping would win this democratic election