Hu Jintao's power consolidation : groups, institutions, and power balance in China 's elite politics/

ZHENGXU Wang

Hu Jintao's power consolidation : groups, institutions, and power balance in China 's elite politics/ Zhengxu Wang - 2007

Hu Jintao surprised many observers by consolidating his power in a short period of time. There are two aspects to the power consolidations. First, he quickly promoted a large number of supporters, second he buttressed himself as the core of the top leadership at the same time forming a viable working relationship with other leaders.


CHINA--ELITE POLITICS