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NL888 Posted 14 years ago
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Portfolios = positions? credentials = credits?
Context:
Both Xi and Li, who already sit on the standing committee, are considered capable administrators but only cautious reformers at best. After months of speculation, the political drama Thursday focused on the identity, likely portfolios and reformist credentials of the other five men in the seven-member lineup, a reduction of two from Hu's nine-strong standing committee.
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2012/11/14/xi-jinping-china-politics/1705967/
Both Xi and Li, who already sit on the standing committee, are considered capable administrators but only cautious reformers at best. After months of speculation, the political drama Thursday focused on the identity, likely portfolios and reformist credentials of the other five men in the seven-member lineup, a reduction of two from Hu's nine-strong standing committee.
More:
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2012/11/14/xi-jinping-china-politics/1705967/
Top answer
Hi NL888, In this paragraph, "likely portfolios" is referring to the possible positions or responsibilities within the government that will be assigned to these people. For example, in the UK we talk of the Minister for Health as being responsible for the health portfolio. "Portfolio" literally refers to the briefcase containing official documents of a State Department.
- Hi NL888, In this paragraph, "likely portfolios" is referring to the possible positions or responsibilities within the government that will be assigned to these people.
- For example, in the UK we talk of the Minister for Health as being responsible for the health portfolio.
- "Portfolio" literally refers to the briefcase containing official documents of a State Department.
- "Credentials" are literally letters of recommendation, but in this case it refers to the past history of the men with regard to any reforms they have undertaken or been responsible for promoting.
- I hope this helps.
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Hi NL888,
In this paragraph, "likely portfolios" is referring to the possible positions or responsibilities within the government that will be assigned to these people. For example, in the UK we talk of the Minister for Health as being responsible for the health portfolio. "Portfolio" literally refers to the briefcase containing official documents of a State Department.
"Credentials" are l
In this paragraph, "likely portfolios" is referring to the possible positions or responsibilities within the government that will be assigned to these people. For example, in the UK we talk of the Minister for Health as being responsible for the health portfolio. "Portfolio" literally refers to the briefcase containing official documents of a State Department.
"Credentials" are l
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