Hu was never a strongman , did not rule by fiat , and was often seen as first - among - equals with his Politburo Standing Committee colleagues .
Consensus - based decision - making became a hallmark of the Hu era .
Hu was never a strongman , did not rule by fiat , and was often seen as first - among - equals with Hu 's Politburo Standing Committee colleagues .
Consensus - based decision - making became a hallmark of the Hu era .