The world's 10 worst dictators
6. Hu Jintao, China
Born: 21/12/42
In power since: 2002
Born: 21/12/42
In power since: 2002
Although some Chinese have taken advantage of economic liberalization to become rich, up to 150 million Chinese live on $1 a day or less.
There are no privately owned TV or radio stations, the government opens and censors mail as well as monitors phone calls, faxes, e-mails and text messages. Less than 5% of criminal trials include witnesses, and the conviction rate is 99.7%.
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