Palace moves

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Rumors that China's 89-year-old leader, Deng Xiao-ping, is nearing death are intensifying the jockeying among politicians who would like to succeed him. Chief among these are senior Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji and Communist party Gen Sec Jiang Zemin. Zhu is known as a capable but unlovable leader and mastermind of China's economic reforms, while Jiang is perceived as a more personable leader who is busily forming powerful connections with the country's military and party officials. Another party leader, Qiao Shi, may also have the means to bid for power after Deng's death.

Heads of state, Political succession

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Mandate for reform: top leaders agree on politburo line-up

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The composition of the new standing committee of the communist party's politburo in China has been finalized and approved by Chinese political leaders. With a term of office normally set for five years, the composition of the new standing committee is significant since it will be tasked with effecting the transition of power once Deng Xiaoping steps down. The present efforts to reform the economy are also seen as important especially since some reform-oriented and relatively young officials have been included in the new standing committee.

Officials and employees, China. Politburo

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Turning on the heat: second power centre threatened by China

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Top Chinese officials in charge of Hong Kongaffairs and their businessmen supporters from the UK colony met Feb 5 to 7, 1993 in Canton, China to discuss the establishment of an alternative power center to compete with Hong Kong Gov Chris Patten's proposals for the colony after 1997. The new center would be responsible in handling the imminent transition of Hong Kong to a Chinese sovereignty.

Planning, Hong Kong, Chinese foreign relations, Hong Kong foreign relations, Hong Kong-China reunification question

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