Quote by David Miliband

The biggest novelty of 2013 will be new leadership in China. Very little is known about the views of the new leaders - who will rule the country for ten years. But we do know they're the first generation of Chinese leaders who have spent the majority of their lives in a China 'opening up' to the rest of the world.

The biggest novelty of 2013 will be new leadership in China.

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This quote highlights the anticipation surrounding the new leadership in China in 2013. While the specific views of the new leaders are unknown, it is significant that they belong to a generation that has grown up in a China that is increasingly connected to the global community. This implies that their perspective and approach to governing may be influenced by this exposure to international ideas and practices. The quote emphasizes the potential for change and the impact it could have on China's role in the world under this new leadership.

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