All eyes on Hu Chunhua as he takes over as Guangdong party chief
All eyes are on Hu Chunhua as he takes on challenge of leading mainland's economic powerhouse
New Guangdong Communist Party chief Hu Chunhua is filling some big shoes, with his predecessor, Wang Yang, one of the most high-profile and outspoken politicians on the mainland.
As the new head of the mainland's economic powerhouse, 49-year-old Hu will find his capabilities tested. If he passes that test, he could be rewarded with elevation to the Communist Party's supreme Politburo Standing Committee in five years.
After his appointment was announced on Tuesday, Hu said he would treasure the opportunity to serve the Guangdong people, try his best to learn and strive to be honest and clean.
"As Guangdong provincial party secretary, taking over the baton of Guangdong's development, I feel a heavy burden and responsibility has been laid upon me," Hu said.
The province had been the frontier of reform and had played a significant historical role in China's development, he added. "I'm confident of excelling in my role in Guangdong, with the backing of the central leadership and solid foundation laid by my predecessors," Hu said.
Hu is also known as "Little Hu" after following in the footsteps of President Hu Jintao by building his political career through the Communist Party Youth League and time spent in Tibet. He was named a member of the 25-strong Politburo at the Communist Party's national congress last month.
