Xi jinping conference 2012 12 06

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China is poised to produce more of the world's most influential people in coming years.

Xi Jinping's views on political reform and nationalization of the military were laid bare in a leaked speech.

China's newly appointed leader Xi Jinping attends a meeting with a panel of foreign experts at the Great Hall of the People on Dec. 5, 2012 in Beijing.

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