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China stays mum on absence of leader-in-waiting

AFP – China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday again refused to answer any questions about Xi Jinping, as concerns about the health of the country’s likely next leader mounted. Vice President Xi has not been seen in public for 12 days and has cancelled meetings with four foreign dignitaries.