Chronicle TIMELINE
A chronological, causal record of the resistance, major political crises, and contemporary truth.
2012.11.15
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·China
The First Plenary Session of the 18th CCP Central Committee has concluded. Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Zhang Dejiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan, and Zhang Gaoli have become the new members of the Politburo Standing Committee. Among them, Li Keqiang is the only representative of the Hu Jintao faction, while the Jiang Zemin faction holds the majority.
2012.11.15
·Verified
·Importance V
·Sources 2
·Beijing
After the First Plenary Session of the 18th CCP Central Committee on November 15, 2012, Hu Jintao stepped down as General Secretary and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, with Xi Jinping succeeding him, becoming the first non-serving-for-life top leader to hand over all of his power in one go.
2012.11.15
·Verified
·Importance IV
·Sources 2
·China
On November 15, 2012, the First Plenary Session of the 18th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party elected Xi Jinping as General Secretary of the Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.