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Former Chinese leader Mao Zedong ruled until his death at 82. Many think President Xi Jinping is eyeing the possibility of staying in office until 2035, when he too will be 82-years-old. (Nikkei montage/AP/Reuters/Getty Images) 
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Xi Jinping sends shock waves with his 2035 manifesto

A coded news release signals the president's intent to be 'leader for life'

KATSUJI NAKAZAWA, Nikkei senior staff writer | China

TOKYO -- At the end of last month, the Chinese Communist Party announced it will convene a key policy meeting in October.

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