Xi Jinping's rise and political implications

In: China: CIJ ; an international journal, Band 7, Heft 1, S. 1-30

Abstract

The way in which China is selecting its top leaders is perhaps changing, reflecting some new socio-cultural trends in current Chinese elite politics. Xi Jinping has at least three things going for him: his princeling background, his clean reputation and his pro-business performance. However, before 2012 he has yet to pass several other tests before possibly stepping into Hu Jintao's shoes, especially those concerned with diplomatic affairs. (CIJ/GIGA)