What's next for China's foreign policy? Story highlights Xi Jinping formally takes role of Chinese president China's National People's Congress draws to a close New leaders were named last November but have been waiting for congress NPC discussed major issues facing country, including economic aims. Xi Jinping was named China's president Thursday by the country's parliament, one of the final steps in China's once-in-a-decade leadership change.
The vote, largely a rubber stamp that completes the highly choreographed leadership transition, was unanimous. Li Keqiang will become premier, replacing Wen Jiabao who stands aside as part of the leadership overhaul, which will see the traditionally nine-member Politburo Standing Committee shrink to seven. Xi was also named chairman of the state Central Military Commission. Xi Jinping set to take Chinese presidency Hu Jintao has been described as a builder of consensus, bridging competing factions at the top of the party.
However, critics argue that Hu Jintao lacked the political strength and charisma needed to govern effectively, allowing factional politics within the Communist Party to get out of hand. Analysts agree that during his time in power, Mr Hu tried to give more consideration to the plight of ordinary people. He has repeatedly promoted the importance of attaining a "harmonious society", which would bridge the yawning gap between China's rich and poor.
Hu Jintao's speeches also call for "scientific development", a push for policies balancing the importance of social welfare in addition to economic growth. Nonetheless, during Mr Hu's time at the helm of the Chinese government, China's wealthy coastal provinces continued to develop at a much faster rate than the country's interior regions. Mr Hu's dream of fostering a large Chinese middle class has yet to be realised.
When Mr Hu assumed the presidency, he worked to make the party elites seem more accessible, for example, by eliminating the elaborate ceremonies saluting China's top leaders when they travelled overseas. On Chinese New Year, he was often pictured sharing simple meals with Chinese peasants instead of enjoying grandiose banquets in Beijing. Mr Hu promised to tackle government corruption, but there are few signs that he was able to do so.
The last two years of Mr Hu's presidency were overshadowed by revelations that many top Communist Party members had enriched themselves at the hands of the state, including disgraced populist leader, Bo Xilai. Though Mr Hu may have lost some internal political battles, he has always been a faithful follower of the party line.
On social media. Who are we? Fight the Fake. Daily newsletter Receive essential international news every morning Subscribe. Page not found.
0コメント