Chinese Politics under Hu Jintao: Riding the Tiger of Politics and Public Health

In: Problems of post-communism, Band 50, Heft 5, S. 14-21

Abstract

President Hu Jintao & Prime Minister Wen Jiabao of the People's Republic of China face unprecedented challenges to their leadership, due to the speed & authority with which Hu is moving politically. He supports the constitutions & the rule of law, & upholds the fight against corruption in juxtaposition to the activities of Juang Zemin, the head of the Central Military Commission. Hu's initiatives include great news coverage (albeit with censorship) & the placement of associates in important provincial positions. His handling of the early 2003 SARS crisis is described. The outcome of this crisis will make or break his presidency & the promises he made on economics & education during his campaign. M. Pflum