Chinese President Hu Jintao (45 images)

Military delegates arrive for the opening ceremony of the 17th Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 15, 2007. The elite of China's Communist Party opened their five-yearly Congress, an event widely expected to see President Hu Jintao endorsed as the nation's leader for another five years. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

China's President Hu Jintao (L) escorts Jordan's King Abdullah II as they inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on October 30, 2007. China's rising power will give it a growing role in the Middle East's politics, Abdullah said on Tuesday, encouraging China to help foster peace between Israel and Palestine. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

Chinese President Hu Jintao (left) and Premier Wen Jiabao (right) applaud Chairman of the National Peoples' Congress (NPC) Wu Bangguo's final work at the closing ceremony of the NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 18, 2008. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday blamed supporters of the Dalai Lama for recent protests and protests in Tibet, saying Chinese forces exercised restraint in confronting unrest there. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

A general view of China's top leaders and delegates attending the opening ceremony of the 17th Party Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing October 15, 2007. The elite of China's Communist Party opened their five-yearly Congress, an event widely expected to see President Hu Jintao endorsed as the nation's leader for another five years. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)