November 09, 2012 6:00 AM
BEIJING - Outgoing Chinese leader Hu Jintao defended his decade-long track record as one of "new historic successes" and urged China to continue its ascent as a global force by becoming a maritime power. But in his last major address to the nation yesterday, he also warned that China faces severe challenges at home and abroad. Reported by Straits Times 2 hours ago.
BEIJING - Outgoing Chinese leader Hu Jintao defended his decade-long track record as one of "new historic successes" and urged China to continue its ascent as a global force by becoming a maritime power. But in his last major address to the nation yesterday, he also warned that China faces severe challenges at home and abroad. Reported by Straits Times 2 hours ago.