Comment on "Way forward for new leadership" (China Daily, Dec 3)

I strongly agree with Dan Steinbock's view that the new leadership will lead China to a better future.As a Chinese student who is studying in the United States, the news that Xi Jinping has been elected the Party chief is certainly big news for me. The statement Xi Jinping made after he was appointed Hu's successor, which was quoted in the article, shows his closeness to the ordinary people in China. He is one of the leaders in China who is going to work for the people and create a better life for the people.

Although China is still a developing country and has some policies that are not perfect, I believe the new leadership will make China a better country and improve people's livelihoods. I believe students like me in the US will feel proud of our country, which is making much progress in development.

ZHANG LUXIN, via e-mail

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(China Daily 12/24/2012 page9)