"The challenge facing the next generation of the Chinese leadership is steering the nation as it moves from an export and investment driven economy to a more sustainable consumption-driven economy."
"Xi has styled himself as an economic reformer, an iron-fisted graft-buster, a staunch nationalist and a no-frills man-of-the-people — spurring expectations for change."
"Mr Xi identified fighting corruption as a priority and has promised to show no leniency over an issue that he and others have warned could be a threat to the party's rule."
"So China under Xi Jinping will continue to pursue rapid economic growth, it'll continue to build its giant cities, to shift tens of millions from the countryside to the towns."
"Xi has made his mark already with a drive to crack down on corruption and bureaucracy, pitching his message to the public in simple, effective language."
"This is just one among many measures China is undertaking to reduce corruption and leakages while boosting efficiency and sending a forward-looking signal to the markets."
"In remarks published this weekend, Xi's message appears to be connecting with ordinary people concerned about corruption, the arrogance of officials and growing inequality."
Mr. Yang is likely to succeed Dai Bingguo as state councilor responsible for foreign affairs—the country's top diplomatic position—according to Chinese foreign-policy scholars and diplomats in Beijing.
"Mr Xi has promised to take on entrenched interests and to step up the pace of reform. This bureaucratic reshuffle should help to break up some power bases."
