Chinese President Xi  Jinping won on Sunday a third "historic" term as head of the Chinese Communist Party, according to the official news agency, at the end of a conference that enabled him to strengthen his powers. Xi also renewed his term as party secretary for five years following a voting process held in a closed session, paving the way for his official confirmation as head of state for a new term in March 2023. On Sunday, Xi Jinping promised to "work hard" after his victory, thus guaranteeing his stay at the head of the country. Also, Xi told journalists at the People’s Palace in Beijing: "I would like to sincerely thank the entire party for the trust they showed me," promising to "work hard to accomplish our tasks." Xi Jinping stated: "The world needs China," adding also: "China cannot develop without the world, and the world also needs China," adding: "After more than forty years of hard efforts towards reform and opening up, we have achieved two miracles: rapid economic growth and long-term social stability." Also, Xi was reappointed on Sunday as the head of the Chinese armed forces, according to official media, following his victory in a third term leading the Communist Party. Additionally, China’s Xinhua news agency reported that Xi "was also appointed chairman of the Central Military Commission." On Sunday morning, the new committee composed of 205 members, including only 11 women, held its first meeting to appoint the 25 members of the Politburo, which is the decision-making body of the Communist Party, as well as appoint members of its standing committee. This highly influential body currently made up of seven members effectively holds the reins of power in the country.Also.The Politburo, the decision-making body of the Chinese Communist Party, does not include any women in its ranks for the first time in 25 years, according to the new formation announced on Sunday. San Shulan, the only woman among the previous 25 members of the Politburo, retired, and no women were appointed among the new members. After a week of behind-closed-doors deliberations, the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party concluded on Saturday with a major reshuffle in its central committee, which acts as an internal parliament for the party. According to estimates by the French news agency, 65 percent of the new central committee members have been renewed compared to the 2017 composition. Analysts had predicted that the new standing committee formation, generally the subject of tough behind-the-scenes negotiations during the congress, would confirm Xi Jinping’s dominance. Neil Thomas, an analyst at the Eurasia Group office, said this "third term will put an end to three decades of power rotation" in China, albeit in a controlled manner.