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New leaders to steer China through time of heightened anxiety within party and society

President Hu Jintao gave his final speech as head of China’s Communist Party on Wednesday, paving the way for a new generation of leaders that will be unveiled Thursday morning.

 

Exclusive: China's Hu seeks clean power handover with ally's promotion - sources

China's outgoing President Hu Jintao is angling to promote one of his closest allies to the military's decision-making body, sources said, in a move that would allow him to maintain an influence over Beijing's most potent instrument of power.

 

Hong Kong Mood Is Dour as President Hu Jintao Returns

Hong Kong

The Chinese leader is visiting to observe a change of government and the 15th anniversary of the handover of the former British colony to Beijing.

 

The Caucus: Welcoming China’s Leader, Obama Hints at Differences

The Caucus: Welcoming China’s Leader, Obama Hints at Differences

At an elaborate color-guard ceremony welcoming President Hu Jintao of China, President Obama on Wednesday spoke of “universal rights.”

 

China's Hu upbeat, resists U.S. yuan concerns

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao urged an end to a "zero sum" Cold War relationship with the United States and proposed new cooperation, but resisted U.S. arguments about why China should let its currency strengthen.

 

China Apparently Tests Stealth Fighter

China Apparently Tests Stealth Fighter

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he asked President Hu Jintao why the test was conducted during his visit.

 

China and North Korea deepen ties during Kim Jong Il visit

China and North Korea deepen ties during Kim Jong Il visit

The two countries seemingly renew their vows as Communist brethren, with China's Hu Jintao promising to help develop his ally's economy and North Korea's leader expressing desire to resume nuclear talks. Chinese President Hu Jintao promised North Korean leader Kim Jong Il help in developing the North's economy while Kim spoke of his desire to restart talks on the nuclear program during a summit Friday in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun, the Chinese government said Monday.

 

Hu visit aims to boost confidence in China quake relief

In his visit to China's quake zone Sunday, President Hu Jintao hugged children and promised new schools and homes.

 

In Obama Trip, Signs of New Era in China Relations

In Obama Trip, Signs of New Era in China Relations

A meeting on Tuesday between President Obama and President Hu Jintao highlighted the nations’ different approaches to problems as China assumes a bigger global role.

 

China President Hu Leaves G8 Early Amid Rioting

China President Hu Leaves G8 Early Amid Rioting

China's president cut short a G8 summit trip to hurry home Wednesday after ethnic tensions soared in Xinjiang territory, with sobbing Muslim women scuffling with riot police and Chinese men with steel pipes and meat cleavers rampaging through the streets.

 

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