China's Leader Won't Hold On, Anonymous Author Says according to the New York Times. This means that Jiang Zemin would step down, giving up his position to the younger Hu Jintao. In his China Weblog commentary, Richard notes that the information is being edited and published by Columbia proffesorAndrew J. Nathan, who has a history of releasing inside information from anonymous Chinese sources. Also, note that Mr. Jiang will also "sign over to Mr. Hu his third title, chairman of the Central Military Commission". This is very significant. It was expected that he would keep his spot on the Military Commission in order to exert influence over future leaders. This revelation would leave him in a weakened position.
Also, mad props to Li Ruihan on his probable promotion. Tianjin in the hiz-ouse!
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Via Addicted to Life, Utada Hikaru married her video director on Friday. And here's something crazy: a picture of Hikki shaking hands with George W Bush, and Prime Minister Koizumi smiles in the back!