In pictures: leadership unveiled

Vice-President Hu Jintao has been named as the new head of China's ruling Communist Party, but outgoing leader Jiang Zemin looks set to retain considerable power and influence.

Hu Jintao (left) led the new team onto the stage

For some Chinese it was their first close-up view of the country's new leader

The real Mr Hu is still an enigma

Security remains extremely tight across Beijing

Now that the changes are confirmed, will Mr Jiang rule from behind the scenes?