21st Septemeber 09

The New York Times

Anti-Graft Rule Is Sole Hint of Change After China's Elite Meet

BEIJING — The Communist Party elite in China has issued the first specifics of an annual strategy session, a summary of an anti-corruption directive that would force officials and their families to disclose to Beijing their property holdings and investments, including assets overseas.

The Age

Chinese puzzle: who is Hu's heir?

PALACE intrigue has swept Beijing following the failure of President Hu Jintao's assumed successor to receive a crucial promotion. Vice-President Xi Jinping was expected to be promoted to Central Military Commission deputy chairman at last week's annual plenum of the Communist Party Central Committee.