China's Next Leader Vanishes

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•37 • Sep 11, 2012

The Chinese government has failed to explain why Xi Jinping, widely presumed to be named the country’s new president in a few weeks, has not been seen in public for the past 10 days, leading to widespread speculation over his whereabouts and health. What do you think?

“Maybe he just needed some Xi time.” ”
Val Donoho –
Hairpiece Stylist
“Can’t a guy hit Six Flags Wuhan for a few days without everyone getting on his case?”
Nelson Shipp –
Asphalt Heater Tender
“No big deal. They can just have an election.” ”
Kitty Kositchek –
Unemployed

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