Hu is preparing to hand over power to presumptive leader , Xi ##e . But experts question whether he will really retire , or maintain some vestiges of power . Chinese government caught up in complex factional horse - trading . Final decision on makeup of new Central Committee meeting this week .
Hu Jintao preparing to hand over power to presumptive successor , Xi Jinping . But experts question whether he will really retire , or maintain some vestiges of office . Chinese politicians caught up in complex factional horse-trading . Final decision on makeup of new Central Committee expected this week .