Xi Jinping named to third term as Communist Party general secretary

President Xi Jinping (front, centre) increased his dominance over China as he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition (Ng Han Guan/AP)

President Xi Jinping increased his dominance over China as he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition.

Mr Xi also on Sunday promoted allies who support his vision of tighter control over society and the struggling economy.