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China : Xi Jinping's rise to power

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Who will succeed President Hu Jintao? The Chinese leader is expected to retire as head of the ruling Communist Party in 2012, and as President the following year. There is much speculation about his successor. Many believe Xi Jinping, currently Vice President, will take over. He has just been appointed to a key military position, a decision that reinforces expectations that he will become the country's next leader.

THE WEEK IN ASIA
20/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

How Japanese women slowly take political responsabilities

This week in Asia focuses on a Japanese female parliamentarian, who is raising hopes for other women. We also look at Afghan election fraud accusations and show how China is handling the H1N1 flu.
13/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Nightmare drought continues for Indian farmers

In this edition: in Afghanistan, political tensions are still simmering following last presidential election, in India, farmers are facing the worst drought in twenty years and Japan's appetite for food recycling.
13/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistani Taliban step up their attacks after choosing new chief

In this edition: Two weeks after choosing a new chief, the Taliban are stepping up their attacks in Pakistan; the Dalai Lama left Taiwan last Friday after whipping up a political storm over Typhoon Morakot; Japan's pampered pooches.
AFGHANISTAN
Defying Taliban warnings and fraud, Afghanistan voted
In this edition: Amid accusations of widespread intimidation and fraud in Afghanistan, fears are rising over the devastating drought in India and an elephant hit by a landmine is saved.
17/08/2009 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan's election

This edition of The Week in Asia is a special on Afghanistan's election, including profiles of the three main candidates, a look at daily life in the country and a report on the fight against the Taliban.

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