Xi Jinping is seen as the most powerful Chinese leader in recent decades, heading the ruling Communist Party of China and the military. Photo: ReutersNew Delhi: China’s parliament on Sunday ratified a historic constitutional amendment abolishing the two-term limit for President Xi Jinping, paving the way for his stay in the office of president—perhaps for life. News reports from Beijing said Xi, 64, was set to begin his second five-year term as president of China this month. Border issues: India and China fought a brief but bloody border war in 1962 that went badly for India. With a stronger Xi in power, analysts say there would be less chances of a China giving India any concessions on the boundary dispute.

Source: Mint March 12, 2018 05:48 UTC