Hu Jintao 胡锦涛 | |
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| Born | 21 December 1942 Taizhou, Jiangsu, China |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Political orientation | Marxism–Leninism Mao Zedong Thought [[Socialism with Chinese |
| Political party | Communist Party of China |
Hu Jintao (born 21 December 1942) is a retired Chinese politician who was the Communist Party of China's General Secretary (2002—2012) and the President of China (2003—2013) among other positions, many of which were succeeded by now-President Xi Jinping.
During his term in office, Hu reintroduced state control in some sectors of the economy that were relaxed by the previous administration. Hu sought to improve socio-economic equality domestically through the Scientific Outlook on Development, which aimed to build a Harmonious Socialist Society that was prosperous and free of social conflict.
In foreign policy, Hu advocated for "China's peaceful development", pursuing soft power in international relations and a corporate approach to diplomacy.