Many Chinese are wary of the changes that might take place as power changes hands, but some of their current leaders have no doubt that changes on the international scene require the government to modernize the way it deals with the challenges the country faces. Their biggest challenge lies in some American and Western policies that target China’s interests and seek to distort its relations with the international community.

 

Future president Xi Jinping, seems to be qualified to lead his country in overcoming the future challenges  in a calm manner and without resorting to any violence which could have negative repercussions for the local economy and regional or international stability. Xi has two doctorates, one in political science and the other in chemistry. To his friends in the Communist party, he is known as “the man with the hand that solves the problems.”

 

The conference marked the fourth time a change of leadership has occurred since the People’s Republic was established in 1949. The first generation ruled from 1949 until the death of Mao Zedong [Tse Tung] in 1976. They were followed by the second generation, led by Deng Xiaoping, who ruled until he stepped down in 1992 when both the central committee and politburo were reformed. The third generation, which sought to implement a plan focusing on economic advancement, political harmony and cultural progress under the leadership of Jiang Zemin, took over after the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing in 1989.

The fifth generation led by Xi Jinping is expected to concentrate on developing technological innovation, stimulating economic growth, sustainable development, modernizing China’s foreign policy and widening their international relations network on all levels. In 2003, the fourth generation, known as the “Republican Generation,” took over under the leadership of Hu Jintao. The leaders of this generation were mostly technocrats and poured their efforts into developing the country’s production capabilities and technology. 
 

“  The Fifth Generation of leaders since Mao Zedong will address demands for further economic reforms  “









 

Xi Jinping is expected to address the following key concerns: 

 

-    First, modernize the one party system that has been the basis for ruling China since the establishment of the People’s Republic in 1949, while reiterating their adherence to the fundamental principles of the party. 

 

-    Second, address demands for further economic reforms and to keep up a high level of economic growth and advancement. 

 

-    Third, increase access to the Internet and modern communications systems in all regions of China. 

 

-    Fourth, fight corruption and hold officials accountable by pushing out party leaders who are unable to deal with the new realities facing the Chinese people and government.

 

The US and other Western powers are paying particularly close attention to internal Chinese politics, especially in light of the country’s growing economic clout, political influence and technological and military abilities since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Western media, particularly the American and British press, have been focusing on corruption cases against certain Chinese officials. 

 

In fact, during the conference in November, Chinese current President Hu Jintao sounded the alarm on the question of corruption, which has been dogging the party for several years. In his opening remarks, Hu said, “Our country still enjoys important strategic opportunities that will allow for higher growth rates.” He read a report detailing the achievements of the party since the last congress, stressing “a scientific approach to development and the necessity of improving the economic system by encouraging creativity.” He added that the country still faces the challenge of balanced development among the different regions, particularly in rural areas. He promised that the party would continue implementing political reform and increasing transparency. “If we fail to handle this issue well, it could prove fatal to the party, and even cause the collapse of the party and the fall of the state,” he declared.