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 55 minutes 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 55 minutes ago.