Xi Jinping 'Missing': Is China's Most Powerful Leader Ever, Preparing To Step Side? | Decode | 4K

For over a decade, Xi Jinping has been the face of China—a leader who projected confidence at global forums, reshaped domestic politics, and positioned himself as “president for life.” But this year, for the first time since taking power, Xi skipped the annual BRICS summit. His absence has triggered a wave of speculation: Is China’s most powerful leader in generations preparing to step aside? Or is something deeper at play within the Communist Party’s secretive corridors? In late June, the Communist Party’s Politburo passed new rules to standardize decision-making and delegate more authority to institutions. Is this a sign that Xi is preparing for a transition? With the 2027 Party Congress looming, speculation is mounting that Xi could share or even relinquish some power. n18oc_world n18oc_crux

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