Xi Jinping leads other officials to bow during a formal memorial for the late former Chinese President Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Screengrab: CCTV via AP
Xi Jinping leads other officials to bow during a formal memorial for the late former Chinese President Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Screengrab: CCTV via AP
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New journey by Xi to build on foundations laid by reformer Jiang

  • As China moves forward, the legacy of Jiang Zemin will prove invaluable for President Xi Jinping, who faces challenges equal to those overcome by his predecessor

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Updated: 5:38am, 7 Dec, 2022

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Xi Jinping leads other officials to bow during a formal memorial for the late former Chinese President Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Screengrab: CCTV via AP
Xi Jinping leads other officials to bow during a formal memorial for the late former Chinese President Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Screengrab: CCTV via AP
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