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China's new president calls for 'great renaissance'
Beijing (AFP) March 17, 2013
China's new President Xi Jinping will fight for a "great renaissance of the Chinese nation", he said Sunday as the world's most populous country completed its once-in-a-decade power transition. In his first speech as head of state, Xi called for "the continued realisation of the great renaissance of the Chinese nation and the Chinese dream", laying out a vision of a stronger military and ever-higher living standards. The 25-minute address closed a parliament meeting which named Xi as head of sta ... read more

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