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Born in 1926 in Yangzhou, Jiangsu, Jiang Zemin graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University with a degree in electronic engineering, and rose up in state-owned factories and government agencies overseeing industries. He was promoted to China's top power bench soon after the bloody crackdown on student movement in Beijing in 1989, becoming general secretary of the Party and chairman of its Central Military Commission. He became president in 1993. He held on to the military chief job for two more years even after handing Party leadership and presidency to successor Hu Jintao in 2002-2003. He is believed to still wield massive influence on Chinese politics a decade after his retirement.
- Late diplomat appreciated for his willingness to engage with Beijing – a stance he maintained despite criticism from some in the US
- The former secretary of state steered relations through a turbulent period and left office with US-China ties relatively healthy
Absence of official celebrations fails to dampen fervour among online fans of elder statesman.
Absence of official celebrations fails to dampen fervour among online fans of elder statesman.
The party chief urged young Chinese to follow the party, while paying tribute to past leaders such as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
The party chief urged young Chinese to follow the party, while paying tribute to past leaders such as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.
Xi Jinping’s leadership highlighted in three-hour show at the ‘Bird’s Nest’ National Stadium.
Xi Jinping’s leadership highlighted in three-hour show at the ‘Bird’s Nest’ National Stadium.
The influence of the general secretary has waxed and waned over the decades as the leadership structure has changed.
The influence of the general secretary has waxed and waned over the decades as the leadership structure has changed.
State media prints Xi’s letter to coffee chain’s former chief Howard Schultz, which says he hopes ‘Starbucks can play active role promoting trade cooperation’.
State media prints Xi’s letter to coffee chain’s former chief Howard Schultz, which says he hopes ‘Starbucks can play active role promoting trade cooperation’.
Draft gives details of his scope as general secretary of the ruling Communist Party and how the top organs should operate.
Draft gives details of his scope as general secretary of the ruling Communist Party and how the top organs should operate.
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.
With her controversial extradition bill, sanctioning of police use of force and rejection of protester demands, Hong Kong’s chief executive has helped millions of the city’s residents connect with each other.
With her controversial extradition bill, sanctioning of police use of force and rejection of protester demands, Hong Kong’s chief executive has helped millions of the city’s residents connect with each other.
Zhou Xin, an editor at the Post, reflects on his role as one of half a million participants who took part in China’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Zhou Xin, an editor at the Post, reflects on his role as one of half a million participants who took part in China’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Xi Jinping and other senior leaders lead the mourning for Li, a controversial figure who was accused of playing a key role in the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protesters in 1989.
Xi Jinping and other senior leaders lead the mourning for Li, a controversial figure who was accused of playing a key role in the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protesters in 1989.
Death of writer Henry Liu in US sparked fury and eventually brought democracy to self-ruled island.
Death of writer Henry Liu in US sparked fury and eventually brought democracy to self-ruled island.
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.
The Chinese leader is no Maoist, but he sees no place for Deng Xiaoping’s style of political experimentation, either. In Xi’s China, citizens may enjoy freedom as consumers and investors, but not as participants in civil society.
The Chinese leader is no Maoist, but he sees no place for Deng Xiaoping’s style of political experimentation, either. In Xi’s China, citizens may enjoy freedom as consumers and investors, but not as participants in civil society.
Communist Party rule is key to weathering ‘unimaginable’ perils and dangers, according to the Chinese president. But his one-and-a-half hour speech sheds little light on future reforms, to the chagrin of those wanting economic liberalisation, and doesn’t mention US trade war or slowing economy.
Communist Party rule is key to weathering ‘unimaginable’ perils and dangers, according to the Chinese president. But his one-and-a-half hour speech sheds little light on future reforms, to the chagrin of those wanting economic liberalisation, and doesn’t mention US trade war or slowing economy.
This week's meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jiang Zemin was held at the initiative of the former Chinese president, apparently to show his political staying power, sources said.
This week's meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Jiang Zemin was held at the initiative of the former Chinese president, apparently to show his political staying power, sources said.
China’s former president Jiang Zemin, who has largely shunned the spotlight in recent years, made two appearances in public in the past few days, according to images published online.
China’s former president Jiang Zemin, who has largely shunned the spotlight in recent years, made two appearances in public in the past few days, according to images published online.
US first lady Michelle Obama is absolutely right about the importance of overseas education, and that is exactly what the sons and daughters of many former and current mainland leaders have already experienced or are eager to experience.
US first lady Michelle Obama is absolutely right about the importance of overseas education, and that is exactly what the sons and daughters of many former and current mainland leaders have already experienced or are eager to experience.
The People's Daily reported yesterday that Jiang Mianheng, who turns 62 this year, will head the small-scale research institution, which opened its doors in Shanghai in September.
The People's Daily reported yesterday that Jiang Mianheng, who turns 62 this year, will head the small-scale research institution, which opened its doors in Shanghai in September.
The secret discussions of party leaders at their annual conclave in the beach resort of Beidaihe set the tone for important political and economic policy issues.
The secret discussions of party leaders at their annual conclave in the beach resort of Beidaihe set the tone for important political and economic policy issues.
Ruling party elite lays out blueprint for next 15 years with particular emphasis on innovation, the need to gradually reduce external dependence, national security and to rival the United States.