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Hu and Premier Wen Jiabao inherited a China wrought with internal social, political and environmental problems.

One of the biggest challenges Hu faces is the large wealth disparity between the Chinese rich and poor, for which discontent and anger mounted to a degree which wreaked havoc on communist rule.

Furthermore, the cronyism and corruption plaguing China's civil service, military, educational, judicial and medical systems sought to destroy the country bit by bit.

In the beginning of 2006, however, Hu launched the " 8 Honours and 8 Shames " movement in a bid to promote a more selfless and moral outlook amongst the population.

China's increasingly fragile environment has caused massive urban pollution, sandstorms and the destruction of vast tracts of habitable land.

Hu has been presiding over an unprecedented increase in Chinese nationalist sentiment.