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Hu Jintao Debut Signals China’s Global Rise
Hu Jintao’s overseas debut as China’s president unfolds with visits to Moscow and Paris ahead of the G8 summit. The trips aim to raise his stature without signaling policy shifts as China pursues rapid economic development and enhances diplomatic clout. He is seen as enigmatic, businesslike, and less media driven than Jiang Zemin, with state media toned down.
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