This particular article isn't too bad, but I want an app that detects an abundance of one-sentence paragraphs and automatically emails the author dumb memes full of irritating grammar until they stop.
Allowing Chinese President Xi Jinping to rule indefinitely will be seen by historians as a farce, a government critic has told the BBC. In a rare show of public dissent, ex-state newspaper editor Li Datong sent an open letter opposing the proposal. He says in the letter that scrapping term limits for the president and vice-president would sow the seeds of chaos.
China's internet censors have been deleting critical comments across Chinese social media platforms. There had been widespread speculation that Mr Xi would seek to extend his presidency beyond 2023. The party congress last year saw him cement his status as the most powerful leader since the late Mao Zedong.
State media have been defending the amendment and praising the country's leadership. China Daily said lifting the term limit was needed "to perfect the party and the state leadership system". The PLA Daily said the move was "very necessary and timely".
Speaking by phone from his home in Beijing, Mr Li told BBC Chinese he was too old to be afraid of the authorities. "As a Chinese citizen, I have to fulfil my responsibility and tell the delegates my opinion. I don't care what these delegates will do. It's not like the whole country agrees with the amendment, but everyone has been silenced... Even if the amendment is passed, it doesn't matter. History is often like this - we make two steps forward and one step back. But this is against the tide of civilisation and won't stand the test of time. It will be considered a farce in Chinese history in the future."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43212839
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