Xu Caihou at a National People's Congress session (left); with former US defence secretary Robert Gates (centre); and with Bo Xilai (right). Photos: CNS, AP, SCMP
Retired PLA general Xu Caihou: a big shot with friends in high places
As a protégé of Jiang Zemin he rose swiftly through the ranks and wielded great power
Xu Caihou at a National People's Congress session (left); with former US defence secretary Robert Gates (centre); and with Bo Xilai (right). Photos: CNS, AP, SCMP