The video of Xi coughing during his speech in Shenzhen has sparked a round of rumors about his health. I would not get too worked up about it yet.
The People’s Daily front page today reporting on his speech was one for the ages:
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So is the cover of the latest Economist, though not in a way Beijing will appreciate: