Why Xi Jinping is the most powerful leader of China- In pics

Former leaders of the Chinese Communist Party added their ideologies into the party's constitution or thinking, but none except founder Mao Zedong, have had their philosophy described as "thought", which is the topmost position of the ideological hierarchy. (Image credit: IANS)

Under Jinping’s rule, China fought the slowing growth with various economic reforms, and worked on reducing pollution, as well as its One Belt One Road trade project. (Image credit: Reuters)

Despite international protests, Xi continues to support its armed forces’ presence in the South China Sea and other conflicted areas. China is pumping billions of dollars into Asian and African investments, spreading its roots by using soft power. (Image credit: Reuters)

Xi Jinping has punished more than a million high- and low-ranking party officials to put an end to internal corruption. However, it is believed to be done to eliminate the budding opponents. (Image credit: Reuters)

Now the CCP’s new resolution gives the confirmation to his absolute control over the Communist Party as he appears to get ready to overrule the tradition and continue to go on a third five-year term as leader. (Image credit: PTI)