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NPC Interviews on Xi’s Term-Limit Change Show China’s Political Theater

Interviews with National People’s Congress deputies after China’s presidential term-limit change showed scripted political loyalty and the absence of open dissent in official political settings.

Summary

This video shows interviews with National People’s Congress deputies after the removal of presidential term limits. The responses presented the change as popular and uncontroversial, despite the absence of open public debate.

Why It Matters

The interviews illustrate the performative nature of China’s official political process. Deputies are presented as representatives of the people, but public dissent inside the formal system is rarely visible.

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