In November 2002, the 16th Communist Party Congress elected Hu Jintao, who in 1992 was designated by [[Deng Xiaoping]] as the "core" of the fourth generation leaders, the new General Secretary.
In November 2002, the 16th Communist Party Congress elected Hu Jintao, who in 1992 was designated by [[Deng Xiaoping]] as the "core" of the fourth generation leaders, the new General Secretary.
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In March 2003, General Secretary Hu Jintao was elected President at the 10th National People's Congress. Jiang Zemin retained the chairmanship of the [[Central Military Commission]] and [[Commander-in-Chief]] of the Armed services. At the Fourth Party Plenum in September 2004, Jiang Zemin retired from the Central Military Commission, passing the Chairmanship and control of the [[People's Liberation Army]] to President Hu Jintao.
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In March 2003, General Secretary Hu Jintao was elected President at the 10th National People's Congress. Jiang Zemin retained the chairmanship of the [[Central Military Commission]] and [[Commander-in-Chief]] of the armed services. At the Fourth Party Plenum in September 2004, Jiang Zemin retired from the Central Military Commission, passing the Chairmanship and control of the [[People's Liberation Army]] to President Hu Jintao.