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Is Xi Jinping’s Health Declining?

Dienstag, 6. Oktober 2026 · 18 min

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During Chinese PresidentXi Jinping’s recent state visit (wsj.com/world/china/deep-divides-and-missed-de…)to Washington, some subtle signs and unusual requests (wsj.com/world/china/xi-jinping-health-caf250f1…) sparked questions about his health. WSJ’s Lingling Wei (wsj.com/news/author/lingling-wei?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) explains why there’s so much secrecy surrounding Xi’s well-being (wsj.com/world/china/what-xis-grip-on-his-wifes…) and why the world’s second largest economy doesn’t have a clear succession plan. Imani Moise (wsj.com/news/author/imani-moise?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) hosts.

Further Listening:

- Trump and Xi to Meet at High-Stakes Summit (open.spotify.com/episode/5l4O9gLCOwsJTeSGVwZJ0P)

- China's Disappearing Generals (open.spotify.com/episode/4ZJJrV70Jns16lTGGbi4ji)

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