Monday, September 10, 2012

Where Is China's Leader-In-Waiting Xi Jinping

China Vice-President Xi Jinping tipped to be the next president. Photo: Reuters

Mystery Over Whereabouts Of China's Leader-In-Waiting Xi Jinping -- The Telegraph

The man who is likely to be unveiled at the pinnacle of China's Communist party in just a few weeks time has disappeared from public view for nine days.

Xi Jinping, 59, has not been seen in public since September 1, setting off rumours that he may be seriously ill or worse ahead of his unveiling at the Communist party's 18th Congress.

Such is the opacity of the party, however, that there has been no explanation for Mr Xi's absence; yesterday (MON), the Chinese Foreign ministry simply said, after several questions: "We have told everyone everything".

The last sighting of Mr Xi came when he gave a speech at the Central Party School in Beijing.

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More News On China's Leader-In-Waiting Xi Jinping

Wild Rumors Spread About The Disappearance Of China's Next Leader -- Business Insider
Where is China's next leader? Mystery absence of Xi sends rumour millions into frenzy -- AP
Where is China's president-in-waiting Xi Jinping? -- ITV News
Media speculate Xi injured in accident -- China Post
Rumours swirl as China’s Xi vanishes -- Financial Times
Rumour frenzy over 'lost' leader -- Press Association

My Comment: I concur that something is wrong. This is not normal.

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