China pushes back against criticism of plan for Xi to stay in power


  • World
  • Monday, 26 Feb 2018

People walk in front of a poster showing a portrait of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's plan for President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely has sparked social media opposition, drawing comparisons to North Korea's ruling dynasty and charges of creating a dictator by a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist.

The social media reaction late on Sunday quickly saw China swing into a concerted propaganda push by Monday, blocking some articles and publishing pieces praising the party.

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