Xi Jinping elected Chinese president
By Park Sae-jin
Posted : March 14, 2013, 13:52
Updated : January 1, 1970, 09:00
Xi is also general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Li Yuanchao, a member of the Political Bureau of the party's Central Committee, was elected vice president.
Li Keqiang, the first ranked vice premier, is expected to become premier during a session of the country's top legislature on Friday, Chinese media said..
New President Xi is scheduled to deliver his first speech on March 17, the last day of the legislative session.