 Jiang, who had overnight climbed from a municipal leader to Leader of the Communist Party of China, was a mere Politburo member at the time he was called up to Beijing to take the reins (Qiao was a Standing Committee member, one rank above Jiang).Qiao was a party veteran who had served the central organization for over a decade, while Jiang never had any experience in the centre.Qiao also had a glowing resume with revolutionary credentials during his days as a student agitator in Shanghai; Jiang's revolutionary experience appeared unsubstantial by comparison.