Hu Jintao

Hu Jintao was a Chinese politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President from 2002 to 2012. He is known for promoting a harmonious society, economic growth, and the "Scientific Outlook on Development," which emphasized sustainable development and social welfare. His leadership saw China's rise as a global economic power, but it was also marked by increased censorship and human rights concerns. Hu's tenure ended as China continued to expand its influence worldwide, setting the stage for his successor, Xi Jinping.