China: problem of succession

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Hua Guofeng was proclaimed as the chosen successor to Mao Zedong, however, it is likely that if Mao had lived any longer, he would have had Guofeng killed because this is what he did to other potential successors. Guofeng did not have the power to rule effectively and Deng Xiaoping took over. Deng removed Guofeng from power and recruited his two chosen allies in official posts. They should have succeeded him, however Deng found fault with them both. He replaced them with Jiang Zemin who came to power after Deng's death. Having a smooth transition of power is something China needs to address.

Politics NEC, Management, Politics, Communist leadership

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Jiang visit offers opportunities

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The impending state visit of Jiang Zemin, Chinese president, to Washington, will offer an opportunity to improve relations between the two countries. Jim Przystup, director of the Asian Studies Centre at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, believes there is no positive force behind the relationship, with China being attacked for its human rights record and concerns about the freedom of religious belief. Przystup, and Robert Manning, senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute in Washington, both feel there is a lack of Asian expertise within the Clinton administration.

United States, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations

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Jiang wants to be his own man: after years of biding his time, he is now asserting authority

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Jiang Zemin is emerging from the shadow of China's octogenarian leaders to become a political force. Chosen by the elders to take a high post in 1989, Jiang toed the party line for years, doing exactly as he was told. He has since gained the trust of Deng Xiaoping, who has given him more autonomy. Jiang has been actively trying to form strong independant ties with the military and intellectuals, while at the same time keeping his old communist party friends happy.

Political activity, Jiang Zemin

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