Key global figures react to China's new leader

14 November 2012 Last updated at 22:59 ET Help

Vice-President Xi Jinping has been named head of the ruling Communist Party, and in effect China's new leader, replacing Hu Jintao, the outgoing president.

Key global figures have given their reaction to the decision.

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