China Vice-President Xi Jinping given key military job

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China's Vice-President Xi Jinping has been named vice-chair of the powerful Central Military Commission, in a move widely seen as a boost to his likely succession of President Hu Jintao, reports BBC.
It comes on the last day of the ruling Communist Party's annual meeting. Hu Jintao must retire as head of the party in 2012 and as president in 2013.
Mr Xi was promoted by the Communist Party's Central Committee, a council of about 200 senior officials.
The 57-year-old will serve under Mr Hu, who is the current head of the commission.
Appointment to the military commission and a parallel government appointment are seen as necessary preparations for the top post.