People's Republic of China presidential election, 2008

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An indirect presidential election was held in the People's Republic of China at the First Session of the 11th National People's Congress (NPC), namely on 15 March 2008.^[1] Hu Jintao was the only candidate, and was elected in an approval ballot (with only three votes against); Xi Jinping was elected as Vice-President.^[2]

[edit] Election result

• Hu Jintao (for President): 2,956 for, 3 against, 5 abstentions
• Xi Jinping (for Vice-President): 2,919 for, 28 against, 7 abstentions ^[3]
• Wen Jiabao (for Premier): 2,926 for, 21 against, 12 abstentions

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