Hu Jintao's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 27, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Hu Jintao.

Hu Jintao is a retired Chinese politician who held significant leadership positions, including General Secretary of the CCP (2002-2012), President of China (2003-2013), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (2004-2012). He was a member of the CCP Politburo Standing Committee (1992-2012) and served as China's paramount leader from 2002 to 2012, playing a crucial role in the country's political and economic development during that period.

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2004: Listed on Time 100

In 2004, Hu Jintao was listed on the Time 100 annual list of most influential people.

April 2005: Meeting with KMT chairman Lien Chan

In April 2005, Hu Jintao met with then-KMT chairman Lien Chan, marking the first meeting between the leaders of the two parties since the conclusion of World War II.

2005: Listed on Time 100

In 2005, Hu Jintao was listed on the Time 100 annual list of most influential people.

2007: Listed on Time 100

In 2007, Hu Jintao was listed on the Time 100 annual list of most influential people.

March 2008: Kuomintang won presidency in Taiwan

In March 2008, the Kuomintang under Ma Ying-jeou won the presidency in Taiwan, and a majority in the Legislative Yuan.

December 2008: Resumption of the Three Links

In December 2008, the two sides agreed on the resumption of the Three Links, i.e., a re-opening of mail, trade, and direct air links between the two sides.

2008: Listed on Time 100

In 2008, Hu Jintao was listed on the Time 100 annual list of most influential people.

2008: 2008 Beijing Olympics

In 2008, the Beijing Olympics took place, sponsored by Hu Jintao. It was one of China's achievements under his leadership.

2009: Named Second Most Powerful Person

In 2009, Newsweek named Hu Jintao the second most powerful person in the world, recognizing his influence over the world's economy. Forbes also gave him the same recognition later that year.

2010: Forbes names Hu World's Most Powerful Person

In 2010, Forbes Magazine recognized Hu Jintao as the World's Most Powerful Person. In the same year, Reporters Without Borders included Hu in their list of press freedom predators.