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Born in 1942 and Chinese president since 2003, Anhui native Hu Jintao had been posted to Gansu, Guizhou and Tibet during his climb up the party ranks, and first became a member of the Politburo’s standing committee in 1992. He graduated from Tsinghua University in 1964 with a degree in engineering. The Communist Youth League is known to be a staunch supporter of Hu. He retired as General Secretary of the Communist Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Party's Central Military Commission during the 18th Party Congress in November 2012. He remained president of the PRC until 2013 when he was succeeded by Xi Jinping.
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Some Communist Party authorities across the country are quick to applaud Beijing’s decisions, but they may not implement top-level directives when there is a conflict with local interests.
Some Communist Party authorities across the country are quick to applaud Beijing’s decisions, but they may not implement top-level directives when there is a conflict with local interests.
Former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa noted that China had not ‘intruded in Hong Kong affairs for the past 22 years’.
Former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa noted that China had not ‘intruded in Hong Kong affairs for the past 22 years’.
Deng Yuwen says the action is a warning to critics of the party in the United States.
Deng Yuwen says the action is a warning to critics of the party in the United States.
China’s ‘dual-circulation’ strategy to boost consumption and reduce reliance on overseas markets dates back to the late 2000s, says veteran China observer Michael Pettis.
China’s ‘dual-circulation’ strategy to boost consumption and reduce reliance on overseas markets dates back to the late 2000s, says veteran China observer Michael Pettis.
Xi Jinping signs decree that includes improving confidentiality for military events, overseas cooperation and arms fairs.
Xi Jinping signs decree that includes improving confidentiality for military events, overseas cooperation and arms fairs.
October 1 event is intended to be a showcase for military’s progress under Xi Jinping, with J-20 stealth fighters set to take pride of place.
October 1 event is intended to be a showcase for military’s progress under Xi Jinping, with J-20 stealth fighters set to take pride of place.
Hu Haifeng to be promoted to Communist Party boss of Xian as his father’s successor faces challenges at home and abroad.
Hu Haifeng to be promoted to Communist Party boss of Xian as his father’s successor faces challenges at home and abroad.
China has no ideological basis for the development of a system that prizes personal freedom, nor any history with the rule of law. The reality is, for the People’s Republic, strong leadership makes betters sense.
China has no ideological basis for the development of a system that prizes personal freedom, nor any history with the rule of law. The reality is, for the People’s Republic, strong leadership makes betters sense.
Photographer Samira Bouaou gave the folder to the US president as he left the East Room after speaking at a reception for the Congressional Medal of Honour Society.
Photographer Samira Bouaou gave the folder to the US president as he left the East Room after speaking at a reception for the Congressional Medal of Honour Society.
Former president Hu Jintao arrived at Hunan University at about 10am and visited several historic institutions on the campus, including the Yuelu Academy, founded in AD976 and one of the four most prestigious academies in ancient China.
Former president Hu Jintao arrived at Hunan University at about 10am and visited several historic institutions on the campus, including the Yuelu Academy, founded in AD976 and one of the four most prestigious academies in ancient China.