Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping was given the official title of president Thursday, in a formality that completes his rise to power.

Mr. Xi took the largely symbolic position following an elaborate voting ceremony at a meeting of the National People’s Congress. He already was given the more important posts of party secretary-general and head of China’s top military body in November.

The 59-year-old is replacing Hu Jintao as part of a tightly managed power transfer that takes … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict