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Chinese leaders, for whatever reason, tend to have an abiding interest in some aspect of American life. When Deng Xiaoping visited the United States in the late 1970s, he professed a secret enthusiasm for cowboys and rodeos; there’s a famous photo of...
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The report did not name the person, but out of the nine members, only He Guoqiang and Zhou Yongkang have worked in Chongqing or Sichuan before. The report said that former CCP General Secretary Jiang Zemin also agreed that Bo should be investigated,...
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People pass under a giant monitor showing Chinese President Jiang Zemin in Shenzhen, one of China's special economic zones, on the day of the funeral of patriarch Deng Xiaoping on February 25, 1997. Jiang Zemin was chosen by Deng Xiaoping to be his... View Photo »
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Moreover, right at the beginning of our contact we had written to President Jiang Zemin, explaining, that our mission was to bring about a face-to-face meeting between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Chinese leadership
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This means he is no different from his predecessors with whom the United States has been trying to establish close relations since President Nixon opened the door to China in the 1970s. History instructs us to be wary of Chinese visitors. For example,...
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Still, Wang says Chinese leaders have always given top priority to their country's relations with the United States. “Mao was like that," he said. "Deng Xiaoping was like that. Jiang Zemin was like that. Hu Jintao was the same. So I don't think he (Xi)...
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Corruption among the leadership grew like a weed alongside China's economic boom that started with Deng Xiaoping's reform era. Even in 1989, the nepotism of China's top leaders was one of the grievances of students who were demonstrating for democracy...
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Villagers hold portraits of former Chinese leaders Mao Zedong (L-R), Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin and Chinese President Hu Jintao during a parade as a part of Chenghuang Cultural Festival in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, February 2, 2012. Picture taken... View Photo »
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China has lost its way under [its leaders] Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao ... The past year has been the worst time since 1989. Even under Jiang Zemin, it wasn't as totalitarian as it is today. The government is out of control. They don't follow any rules or laws. There's no value or morality in the society, ...
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Party leader Hu had actually chosen current Deputy Premier Li as his successor. Like Hu, Li derives much of his support from the party's influential youth organization. But Jiang Zemin, Hu's powerful predecessor, thwarted the plan. Jiang, 85 at the...
About Jiang Zemin
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Jiang Zemin (simplified Chinese: 江泽民; traditional Chinese: 江澤民; pinyin: Jiāng Zémín; Wade-Giles: Chiang Tse-min; born 17 August 1926) was the "core of the third generation" of Communist Party of China leaders, serving as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China from 1989 to 2002, as President of the People's Republic of China from 1993 to... Full Article
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Chinese Vice-premiere Qian Qichen (L), Premier Li Peng (2nd-L) and President Jiang Zemin (3th-L), Britain's Prince Charles (2nd R) and Prime Minister Tony Blair stand to attention between the flag poles during the National Anthems at the Handover ceremony 01 July. Hong Kong returned to...
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Britain's Prince of Wales (C) shows the way to Chinese President Jiang Zemin as British Prime Minister Tony Blair follows (R) at the end of the ceremony marking the handover of Hong Kong to China Tuesday July 1, 1997.
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(ILFES) Chinese President Jiang Zemin (L), greets Britain's Prince of Wales during a banquet and toast prior to handover ceremonies 30 June at the Hong Kong Convention Center. Hong kong returned to China's rule after more than 156 years as British possession. The territory will...
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin walks down the steps at Hong Kong's Kai Tak airport 30 June to attend the territory's handover to Chinese rule. Jiang is the first Chinese leader to set foot in Hong Kong since Britain took the territory in 1841.
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Residents of Tsuen Mun wave Chinese flags during the celebrations 22 June in Yuen Long at the New Territories to welcome the reunification of Hong Kong from the mainland. Chinese President Jiang Zemin will pledge to safeguard Hong Kong's autonomy and the rule of law in Hong Kong in a...
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin makes his address during the handover ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 01 July. The event marks the end of 156 years of British colonial rule over the territory.
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Villagers hold portraits of former Chinese leaders Mao Zedong (L-R), Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin and Chinese President Hu Jintao during a parade as a part of Chenghuang Cultural Festival in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, February 2, 2012. Picture taken February 2, 2012.
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China's President Hu Jintao (L), former President Jiang Zemin (C) and Premier Wen Jiabao (R) attend the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 9, 2011.
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China's former President Jiang Zemin listens to a speech by President Hu Jintao at the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 9, 2011.
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BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: China's President Hu Jintao (L) motions former president Jiang Zemin (C) to take a seat at the Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People on October 9, 2011 in Beijing, China. The Xinhai Revolution in...
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BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Chinese Former president Jiang Zemin (C) leaves the meeting place of the Commemoratio the help of staff at the Great Hall of the People on October 9, 2011 in Beijing, China. The Xinhai Revolution in 1911 toppled the Qing Dynasty, which was the last of the...
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BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 9: Chinese former president Jiang Zemin (L) is assisted by a staff member at the Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People on October 9, 2011 in Beijing, China. The Xinhai Revolution in 1911 toppled the Qing...
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China's former President Jiang Zemin (C) is photographed as he leaves his seat with the help of staff after the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 9, 2011.
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China's former President Jiang Zemin is helped to stand up at the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 9, 2011.
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China's President Hu Jintao (L) gestures to former President Jiang Zemin (C) to take a seat at the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 9, 2011.
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China's former President Jiang Zemin waves as he attends the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 9, 2011.
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President Jiang Zemin makes his address following the raising of the national flag of China in Hong Kong early 01 July at the Handover of sovereignty ceremony.
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