He is considered to be among the first generation of Chinese leadership.
The Chinese leadership resumed the military modernization program in early 1977.
I'm on my way to China this month to meet the Chinese leadership.
Some in the Chinese leadership argue that such a moment is fast approaching.
The Chinese leadership is far from united on such matters.
The Chinese leadership also has an incentive to keep the nationalism in check.
But the Chinese leadership has demonstrated they are pretty determined to play by the rules.
I have sat down with the Indian and Chinese leadership.
"We need to get the attention of the Chinese leadership, and this is the most direct way to do it."
After 1979, the Chinese leadership moved toward more pragmatic policies in almost all fields.