Ban on one man rule tops Red China reform list
Peking. The Communist Party Congress adopted a new constitution that bans one man rule and warned aging leaders to find reliable successors. Hu Yaobang led the work report calling for modernization and a purge of reform-opposed members. The congress begins selecting a new Central Committee and creates a Central Advisory Commission and Central Discipline Inspection Commission.
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Nixon opens talks with Chinese leaders during China visit
Nixon walks through Yong He Gong temple bowing to monks during his second day in China. He plans meetings with Huang Hua and a banquet at the Great Hall of the People before meeting Zhao Ziyang and Deng Xiaoping. He aims to donate to the temple and may return with family later.
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Philippines leader says US bases to close in future
President Marcos announced Subic Bay Naval Base and Clark Air Base will be shut down eventually under an ASEAN zone of peace agreement. He declined to specify closure timing and noted a nuclear arms storage deal with Washington. He also dismissed concerns of a military takeover after his death amid parliament deadlock over executive power.
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