Who Will Be Person of the Year?

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Hu Jintao

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Pro: The most powerful man in the biggest country in the world, he's shaped China into the wellspring of global consumer goods.

Con: Communist party reshuffling apparently scaled back his power somewhat, and factory recalls have tarnished China's image as a trustworthy manufacturer.

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