Legal basis: Interim Provisions on the Term of Office of Party and Government Leading Cadres
Article 3 The term of office for leading posts of the Party and government shall be five years.
Article 6 Party and government leading cadres who have served in the same post for two consecutive terms shall not be recommended, nominated or appointed to the same post.
Article 7 Party and government leading cadres who have held leadership positions at the same level for a total of 15 years may not recommend, nominate or appoint them to hold leadership positions at the same level within the scope listed in Article 2. Arrange the work of cadres appropriately according to their personal situation and work needs.