Xi Jinping takes over as China's President

Xi Jinping took over as China's new president and head of the military succeeding Hu Jintao, completing a generational transition of power in the world's most populous country. 
 

China's parliament formally elected Xi, 59, as president, four months after he took charge of the Communist Party.

Besides being the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which effectively rules the country, Xi has been appointed as the Chairman of the Powerful Military Commission, when he was elected as the new leader of the party in November Last.

According to an official announcement, Xi was elected as President by 3000-strong National People's Congress, which also endorsed his appointment as the Chairman of the Military Commission.

His election a formality as the NPC, dominated by the CPC functionaries completed the once-in-a-decade power transfer from the administration headed by Hu, 70, who along with team of leaders including Premier Wen Jiabao formally retires.