For only the second time in its history, the communist leadership of China has presided over a smooth, bloodless transfer of power. Xi Jinping, a 'princeling' son of a revolutionary father, will take over the top job as the general secretary of the communist party from Hu Jintao. Hu also handed over the leadership of the military to Xi. Come spring, Xi will take over as president and Li Keqian will ascend to the post of prime minister. In recent months, as the succession drew near, there has been increasing criticism of Hu's leadership, which has led to...
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