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Transcript: Analysis: China's Jiang Zemin relinquishes his post as head of the Central Military Commission to his successor, Hu Jintao
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- September 19, 2004
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LIANE HANSEN
Weekend Edition - Sunday (NPR)
09-19-2004
Analysis: China's Jiang Zemin relinquishes his post as head of the Central Military Commission to his successor, Hu Jintao
Host: LIANE HANSEN
Time: 12:00 Noon-1:00 PM
LIANE HANSEN, host:
The Chinese government announced today that former President Jiang Zemin has resigned from his final post as head of the Central Military Commission. The position now belongs to his successor, Hu Jintao. This peaceful transfer of leadership power to a younger generation completes a historic succession. NPR's Rob Gifford is in Beijing.
Rob, to what extent is this a surprise?
ROB GIFFORD reporting:
Well, we've been hearing rumors over the last few ...
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