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Xi Jinping named acolytes in key political positions last Sunday as he was confirmed as China’s leader for a precedent-breaking third term after a weeklong political meeting that eliminated rivals and strengthened his power.
Xi loyalists were revealed as members of China’s most powerful political body, the politburo standing committee, as they walked on stage at a press event in order of rank: Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi.
