Chinese Foreign Policy Under Xi Jinping?



Analysis Chinese Foreign Policy Under Xi Jinping? Nicolle Loughlin February 16, 2012 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Cancillería del Ecuador from Ecuador [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons Future leader of China Xi Jinping remains something of a mystery in terms of the direction of Chinese internal and foreign policy after Hu Jintao, but many are hoping that this week’s trip to the United States will shed some light on to what we might be able to expect once he takes power this year. However, despite a number of comments he has made and some of the reporting on his meetings, it is important to remember that throughout the year, Xi Jinping will be staying very close to the official line of Beijing’s current President Hu Jintao. Just © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Chinese Foreign Policy Under Xi Jinping?

Nicolle Loughlin February 16, 2012

Cancillería del Ecuador from Ecuador [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Future leader of China Xi Jinping remains something of a mystery in terms of the direction of Chinese internal and foreign policy after Hu Jintao, but many are hoping that this week’s trip to the United States will shed some light on to what we might be able to expect once he takes power this year. However, despite a number of comments he has made and some of the reporting on his meetings, it is important to remember that throughout the year, Xi Jinping will be staying very close to the official line of Beijing’s current President Hu Jintao.

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Nicolle Loughlin

Nicolle Loughlin first became interested in North Korea whilst studying Chinese history at college which brought her attention to the Korean War. She subsequently spent her time reading and learning about anything she could find related to North Korea. Nicolle Loughlin lives in the UK and is undertaking her final year of university studying English Literature and Mandarin Chinese. Nicolle has particular interests in North Korea's foreign relations and literature about North Korea. Next year, Nicolle intends to begin a masters degree in Asia studies or international relations in order to further and appropriate her knowledge and interests.

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