Chinese leaders pave way for Xi's 3rd term and beyond

Historical resolution touts Communist Party's achievements while ignoring criticisms

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting commemorating the 110th anniversary of Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Oct. 9. © Reuters

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

November 11, 2021 19:24 JST

Updated on November 12, 2021 01:54 JST

SHANGHAI -- President Xi Jinping further consolidated his push for a third term Thursday, as the Chinese Communist Party's Central Committee featured the leader in a "historical resolution" adopted to celebrate the ruling party's centennial.

In a communique released by state news agency Xinhua, the party's top decision-making committee said nearly 350 members reviewed and passed the resolution. It acknowledged the Communist Party's leadership under Mao Zedong and successive leaders for building a stronger China but made no mention of any policy failures.