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China's Missing VP Finally Resurfaces

Xi Jinping hadn't been seen in public in two weeks

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 15, 2012 5:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – China's leadership transition seems to be back on track: The state-run Xinhua news agency made a point today to show Vice President Xi Jinping attending a Beijing event to mark national science day, reports the BBC. The seemingly healthy Jinping, 59, hadn't been seen in public in two weeks, with the latest rumor suggesting he had suffered a heart attack. He is due to succeed Hu Jintao next month as China's leader.

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, center, attends an activity to mark national science day in Beijing.
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, center, attends an activity to mark national science day in Beijing.   (AP Photo/Xinhua, Lan Hongguang)
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, front right, attends an activity to mark national science day in Beijing.
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, front right, attends an activity to mark national science day in Beijing.   (AP Photo/Xinhua, Ding Lin)
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HANKHILL
Sep 15, 2012 1:39 PM CDT
its a double!
Mad
Sep 15, 2012 11:39 AM CDT
Oh man, don't that guy look exactly like a Chinese Al Gore!?!?! 
right2dave
Sep 15, 2012 10:11 AM CDT
To bad!

 
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