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Xi's health scrutiny intensifies ahead of expected continued rule
NYT World·CN·3 days ago
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's upcoming visit is expected to intensify scrutiny over his health, a topic heavily censored domestically. At 73, he is expected to remain in power, but the visit may provide rare public evidence of his physical condition. The uncertainty around his health could have significant implications for succession dynamics and policy continuity.