Transcript: Analysis: Hu Jintao, the new leader of China

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Analysis: Hu Jintao, the new leader of China

Host: JACKIE JUDD Time: 10:00-11:00 AM

JACKIE JUDD, host:

This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Bob Edwards is away. I'm Jackie Judd.

China has a new leader. Hu Jintao officially took over the role of Communist Party chief, as the fourth generation of leaders was presented to the country and to the media today in Beijing. Hu leads the nine- member standing committee that includes several allies of the outgoing party chief, Jiang Zemin. NPR's Rob Gifford was in the Great Hall of the People for today's ceremonies.

Good morning, Rob.

ROB GIFFORD reporting:

Hi, Jackie.

JUDD: How did ...

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