Editor's Note

On the occasion of five weeks after the new central leadership elected at the first Plenary Session of the 18th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee took office, Xinhua News Agency opened the "Top CPC Leadership" special column.

This special report will broadcast profiles and related photos of the seven members of the Standing Committee of the 18th CPC Central Committee Political Bureau in succession in the next days.

Profile of Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping: Man of the people, statesman of vision Xi Jinping now leads the 91-year-old CPC, the world largest political party with more than 82 million members, as it rules China, the world's second largest economy. The whole country and the world are putting their eyes on Xi: What will he do to lead the CPC to better serve the people? More: Xi Jinping: man of the people Xi Jinping: leader with foresight Xi Jinping: being in front ranks requires solid work Xi Jinping: statesman aiming for better earth Xi Jinping: son of revolutionary family,caring husband

Profile of Li Keqiang

Li Keqiang: A man who puts people first His toughness in advancing complex reforms, as well as his social warmth and scholarly temperament have made him a major figure in China's political arena. Confident, smart and eloquent in public, Li is frank, amiable, resolute and responsible at work, according to his acquaintances. More: Li Keqiang: people first Li Keqiang: scholarly temperament

Profile of Zhang Dejiang

Zhang Dejiang: "Always bearing the people in mind" "Governing for the people" has been the principle Zhang has abided by ever since he began his political career. "No matter how high our cadres' posts are, we are still members of the general public. We must always bear the people in mind," he has said.

Profile of Yu Zhengsheng

Yu Zhengsheng: A reformer's style Yu Zhengsheng, in the eyes of his colleagues, is a man who does not follow routines. He would avoid prearranged inspections and then make sudden visits; He is not interested in listening to subordinates' lengthy work reports, but likes to go straight to questions.

Media  Comments

Candid profiles of top CPC leadership mark media first

The Hong Kong-based Ming Pao commented on Monday that releasing the name of Xi's daughter is an extremely rare move, as information about the families of China's top leaders are rarely revealed in official media reports.

Hong Kong papers the Sing Tao Daily and Economic Times, as well as the United Daily News in Taiwan all pointed out how Xinhua's coverage of China's top leaders and their families conveyed the Party' intention to promote a "transparent working style."

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