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Last week, residents in Beijing and Shanghai cast their votes for the local people’s representatives who then indirectly elect the top officials of the country, including its president. The nationwide election for representatives in local People’s Congresses is held every five years. It is the only direct election in China. About 2.5 million representatives – or deputies […]
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