BEIJING—China’s Communist Party proposed eliminating a constitutional cap on presidential terms, solidifying signs Xi Jinping intends to cast off decades-old restraints on one-man rule and stay in power for many years to come. The proposal, announced on Sunday by state media, comes after President Xi accumulated tokens of power in recent months that essentially give him unrivaled control over decision-making, an authority that appears likely to persist after his second terms as Communist Party chief and president expire roughly...

Source: Wall Street Journal February 25, 2018 09:08 UTC