ASSESSMENTS

China: The Front-runners and the Future

Feb 13, 2008 | 16:08 GMT

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Summary

China's Communist Party is preparing to usher in its next set of leaders in March at its annual legislative session. Although the potential new leaders won't take over power for another five years, two front-runners have emerged to replace President Hu Jintao — and they face tough challenges ahead.

China's Communist Party is preparing to usher in its next set of leaders in March at its annual legislative session. Two front-runners have emerged to replace President Hu Jintao....

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