China chooses conservative new leaders

China chooses conservative new leaders The Chinese Communist party has chosen a conservative team to lead the country for the next five years, despite calls for political change and fresh economic reforms.

A group of seven men in dark suits walked out on stage on Thursday morning at the Great Hall of the People to “meet the press” in the carefully scripted ceremony that Beijing used to introduce its new political leaders to the world.

The group was led by Xi Jinping, signalling that he holds the top rank and has succeeded Hu Jintao as general secretary of the party.
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China’s rapid change and missed chances

If Hu Jintao is to be remembered for his failures during the boom years, the task that awaits his successor will be formidable, writes David Pilling http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/VTLZ0W/UUPHQX/U1DI8E/YGOUN9/ID/h?a1=2012&a2=11&a3=15 Pot bellies embody China rigidity As party leaders are announced, commentators find signs of decay in the villas where wealthy generals count their fortunes, says Jamil Anderlini http://link.ft.com/r/J0VG55/VTLZ0W/UUPHQX/U1DI8E/1OVTU5/ID/h?a1=2012&a2=11&a3=15

 

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