Looking to 2012: China’s Next Generation of Leaders

The Chinese have a bit of a challenge on their hands. One could reason that as the world's most populous country, China would also have the highest number of individuals living in poverty. However, I was shocked to learn that the number is over 600 million. Talk about a mess. If you do any sort of business, or just have a general interest in the Far East, I recommend you get a heads up on the leadership changes we'll see in the next year.

Today I'm including an article and a video from STRATFOR, a global intelligence company. I watched the video first - it's an overview of China's new leadership and what that means for the next generation. If you want more analysis (which I definitely did), read the article below too. You'll learn about the deep structural reforms that may be required to prevent China's economy from overheating, as well as the rising influence of the military and how the new leaders will address the flaws in China's economic model.

Be sure to check out the graphic of the leadership hierarchy, which you'll find in the article. It's just the sort of information STRATFOR provides that you won't find that anywhere else.

So, <<click here to watch the video>> , and then scroll down to sign up to receive STRATFOR's free intelligence reports.