Hu Jintao
Hu Jintao Meets Taiwan's Leader
Private meeting with Vincent Siew is believed to be highest-level contact between the two sides since 1949
Olympic Year Gives Nationalists Chance to Intensify Campaign
For President Hu Jintao the violent clashes that have rocked Tibet's capital must bring on a feeling of deja vu
Wild Weather Hits Power Supply
China's president, Hu Jintao, has urged miners to step up coal production as winter storms strain fuel and power supplies
Give Chinese Citizens More Say, Hu Jintao Tells Congress
More say for citizens to combat corruption and growing disaffection but party must stay in control, says Hu Jintao tells congress.
Protests and Celebrations in Hong Kong
The president of China, Hu Jintao, said political reform in Hong Kong must progress in a "gradual and orderly" way as thousands of people took to the streets to demand more democratic accountability.
Hu Jintao Starts Africa Tour With Loans Promise
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, begins a tour of Africa today to further encourage Beijing's burgeoning trade with the continent while reassuring leaders China will do more than buy up its oil and minerals.
Bush Meets Chinese President
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, met his US counterpart George Bush today, in a first official visit to Washington that comes amid tensions over trade, human rights and the status of Taiwan.
The New China
Hu Jintao is visiting London as president of a China at its most powerful for 200 years. In a two-part series, the Guardian examines how China is changing our world.
Rowdy Reception for Chinese President
A royal reception from the Queen and more raucous displays from pro-Tibet and democracy activists today greeted the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, on his arrival in central London. Shortly after the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Tony Blair met Mr Hu and his wife at Horse Guards Parade,...
Chinese President Hu Begins Uk Visit
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, arrived in London today for a three-day state visit to Britain. Included in his itinerary are a ceremonial welcome from the Queen, a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and talks with Tony Blair. The London Eye and Somerset House, both...
China To Increase Its GDP
According to President of China Hu Jintao, China will proceed along the path of peaceful development to achieve a peaceful, open and cooperative development.
World Briefing
Simon Tisdall: When President Hu Jintao assumed the chairmanship of China's central military commission in September, he quickly demonstrated the incisive managerial style that has distinguished him from his predecessor, Jiang Zemin.
Beijing Ups the Ante in War of Words With Taipei
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, has told the People's Liberation Army to prepare for war amid growing fears of a destabilising missile race across the Taiwan Strait. Just days after rival leaders in Taipei threatened to target Shanghai to achieve a "balance of terror", Mr Hu used his...
Jiang Quits in Peaceful Transition of Power
The president of China, Hu Jintao, squeezed his predecessor and main rival Jiang Zemin out of the top military post yesterday, easing the way for a new generation of leaders to stamp their image on the world's most populous country. After months of speculation about a power struggle at...
Jiang Forced to Relinquish Control of China's Army
The president of China, Hu Jintao, squeezed his predecessor and main rival Jiang Zemin out of the top military post yesterday, easing the way for a new generation of leaders to stamp their image on the world's most populous country. After months of speculation about a power struggle at...
Beijing Backs Us at Summit
China's president, Hu Jintao, has supported George Bush's push to prioritise the war on terror to help consolidate economic growth and stability. Mr Hu told yesterday's opening session of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit of 21 Pacific rim leaders in Bangkok, that the nations...
Presidents Fall Out Over Money
China's president, Hu Jintao, yesterday rejected a personal appeal from his American counterpart, George Bush, to revalue his country's currency and adjust other policies that Washington claims give China an unfair trading advantage. Mr Hu declined to discuss the issue after the two men...
China and Russia Look for a Counterbalance
The new president of China, Hu Jintao, has joined President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a call for a "multipolar world" while condemning "the use of force", as he begins a foreign tour designed to revitalise Chinese diplomacy. After a week in Russia Mr Hu will attend the G8 conference in...
Health checks on Chinese leader to calm Sars fears
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, is receiving immunity-boosting injections, cutting down meetings and undergoing a daily health check to ensure he does not stir Sars fears on his first overseas trip.
Jiang Steps Aside But Keeps Clout
China's parliament elected a new president yesterday from the choice of one offered by the Communist Party - but it delivered a slap to his predecessor who is refusing to go quietly. The National People's Congress (NPC) endorsed the appointment of 60-year-old Hu Jintao as expected. All...
More work, less sex, Chinese told
The general secretary of the Chinese communist party, Hu Jintao, has made a keynote speech urging the party's 65 million members to live a simple life and avoid the temptations of money, power and sex.
Younger, stronger boss, same old problems
"Of course, Jiang Zemin will stay in charge of the armed forces," said the man in a leather jacket on the Avenue of Everlasting Peace. "He will have to keep an eye on Hu Jintao.
Jiang Hands Over Power, But Keeps Control
President Jiang Zemin surrendered leadership of the Communist party to his deputy, Hu Jintao, yesterday but he retains a tight grip on the back of the throne. In a ceremony broadcast live on every national television channel, a smiling Mr Hu introduced the country to the nine-strong...
Beijing's leader in waiting
Hu Jintao, the man expected to become China's leader tomorrow, represents a new generation of senior Communist cadres who have grown up since the revolution.
China's president, Hu Jintao, has urged miners to step up coal production as winter storms strain fuel and power supplies
Give Chinese Citizens More Say, Hu Jintao Tells Congress
More say for citizens to combat corruption and growing disaffection but party must stay in control, says Hu Jintao tells congress.
Protests and Celebrations in Hong Kong
The president of China, Hu Jintao, said political reform in Hong Kong must progress in a "gradual and orderly" way as thousands of people took to the streets to demand more democratic accountability.
Hu Jintao Starts Africa Tour With Loans Promise
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, begins a tour of Africa today to further encourage Beijing's burgeoning trade with the continent while reassuring leaders China will do more than buy up its oil and minerals.
Bush Meets Chinese President
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, met his US counterpart George Bush today, in a first official visit to Washington that comes amid tensions over trade, human rights and the status of Taiwan.
The New China
Hu Jintao is visiting London as president of a China at its most powerful for 200 years. In a two-part series, the Guardian examines how China is changing our world.
Rowdy Reception for Chinese President
A royal reception from the Queen and more raucous displays from pro-Tibet and democracy activists today greeted the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, on his arrival in central London. Shortly after the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Tony Blair met Mr Hu and his wife at Horse Guards Parade,...
Chinese President Hu Begins Uk Visit
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, arrived in London today for a three-day state visit to Britain. Included in his itinerary are a ceremonial welcome from the Queen, a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and talks with Tony Blair. The London Eye and Somerset House, both...
China To Increase Its GDP
According to President of China Hu Jintao, China will proceed along the path of peaceful development to achieve a peaceful, open and cooperative development.
World Briefing
Simon Tisdall: When President Hu Jintao assumed the chairmanship of China's central military commission in September, he quickly demonstrated the incisive managerial style that has distinguished him from his predecessor, Jiang Zemin.
Beijing Ups the Ante in War of Words With Taipei
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, has told the People's Liberation Army to prepare for war amid growing fears of a destabilising missile race across the Taiwan Strait. Just days after rival leaders in Taipei threatened to target Shanghai to achieve a "balance of terror", Mr Hu used his...
Jiang Quits in Peaceful Transition of Power
The president of China, Hu Jintao, squeezed his predecessor and main rival Jiang Zemin out of the top military post yesterday, easing the way for a new generation of leaders to stamp their image on the world's most populous country. After months of speculation about a power struggle at...
Jiang Forced to Relinquish Control of China's Army
The president of China, Hu Jintao, squeezed his predecessor and main rival Jiang Zemin out of the top military post yesterday, easing the way for a new generation of leaders to stamp their image on the world's most populous country. After months of speculation about a power struggle at...
Beijing Backs Us at Summit
China's president, Hu Jintao, has supported George Bush's push to prioritise the war on terror to help consolidate economic growth and stability. Mr Hu told yesterday's opening session of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit of 21 Pacific rim leaders in Bangkok, that the nations...
Presidents Fall Out Over Money
China's president, Hu Jintao, yesterday rejected a personal appeal from his American counterpart, George Bush, to revalue his country's currency and adjust other policies that Washington claims give China an unfair trading advantage. Mr Hu declined to discuss the issue after the two men...
China and Russia Look for a Counterbalance
The new president of China, Hu Jintao, has joined President Vladimir Putin of Russia in a call for a "multipolar world" while condemning "the use of force", as he begins a foreign tour designed to revitalise Chinese diplomacy. After a week in Russia Mr Hu will attend the G8 conference in...
Health checks on Chinese leader to calm Sars fears
The Chinese president, Hu Jintao, is receiving immunity-boosting injections, cutting down meetings and undergoing a daily health check to ensure he does not stir Sars fears on his first overseas trip.
Jiang Steps Aside But Keeps Clout
China's parliament elected a new president yesterday from the choice of one offered by the Communist Party - but it delivered a slap to his predecessor who is refusing to go quietly. The National People's Congress (NPC) endorsed the appointment of 60-year-old Hu Jintao as expected. All...
More work, less sex, Chinese told
The general secretary of the Chinese communist party, Hu Jintao, has made a keynote speech urging the party's 65 million members to live a simple life and avoid the temptations of money, power and sex.
Younger, stronger boss, same old problems
"Of course, Jiang Zemin will stay in charge of the armed forces," said the man in a leather jacket on the Avenue of Everlasting Peace. "He will have to keep an eye on Hu Jintao.
Jiang Hands Over Power, But Keeps Control
President Jiang Zemin surrendered leadership of the Communist party to his deputy, Hu Jintao, yesterday but he retains a tight grip on the back of the throne. In a ceremony broadcast live on every national television channel, a smiling Mr Hu introduced the country to the nine-strong...
Beijing's leader in waiting
Hu Jintao, the man expected to become China's leader tomorrow, represents a new generation of senior Communist cadres who have grown up since the revolution.