Most external observers agree that Hu presided over a decade of consistent economic growth , led China through the storm of the global financial crisis relatively unscathed .
Most external observers agree that Hu presided over a decade of consistent economic growth , increased China 's international stature immensely .
Most external observers agree that Hu presided over a decade of consistent economic growth , led China through the storm of the global financial crisis relatively unscathed , and increased China 's international stature immensely .