BEIJING -- The Chinese Communist Party's constitution now states that members must "uphold" President Xi Jinping's leadership, hinting that a tighter clampdown on dissent may be in the offing.
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China's new Communist Party constitution mandates loyalty to Xi
Amendment stops short of cementing leader as 'core' of the party
Chinese newspapers report on the Communist Party's new Politburo Standing Committee. President Xi Jinping has further strengthened his grip on the party with its new constitution. © Reuters
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