The new Politburo Standing Committee members (from left) Zhang Gaoli, Liu Yunshan, Zhang Dejiang, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Yu Zhengsheng and Wang Qishan in the Great Hall of the People. Photo: AFP

Xi Jinping pledges to tackle corruption

After vice-president is sworn in as party chief, he acknowledges many 'pressing problems' that will have to be resolved within its ranks

Topic | 18th Party Congress

Shi Jiangtao in Hong Kong/Beijing

Published: 12:00am, 16 Nov, 2012

Updated: 7:58pm, 16 Nov, 2012

The new Politburo Standing Committee members (from left) Zhang Gaoli, Liu Yunshan, Zhang Dejiang, Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Yu Zhengsheng and Wang Qishan in the Great Hall of the People. Photo: AFP

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Shi Jiangtao

A former diplomat, Shi Jiangtao has worked as a China reporter at the Post for more than a decade. He's interested in political, social and environmental development in China.