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Hu Chunhua’s ejection from Chinese elite politics points to Xi’s dominance in power play
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Chinese Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua (above) was once touted as a potential successor to President Xi Jinping.
PHOTO: REUTERS
BEIJING – Even as speculation continues to swirl over former Chinese president Hu Jintao’s unceremonious exit during the recent Communist Party Congress, China watchers have been talking about another surprise – what happened to the “other Hu”, Vice-Premier Hu Chunhua.
Once touted as a potential successor to President Xi Jinping, the 59-year-old rising star’s fall from grace has been swift and shocking.
