On most days the official People's Daily newspaper manages to run a photo of Chinese President Xi on the front page
The frequency of his appearances on the front page have, though, been declining
So far in July (up to mid last week) there hadn't been a pic on the front page
This has prompted some speculation that Xi may be facing some problems within the inner circle of his government
And … get this … it has led to speculations of some sort of coup around the corner. Seems an extreme take on the situation but, just in case you read or hear of this, that is the background.
I'm gonna go 'nah on this, but China politics …. who knows?
I already posted on censorship instructions being issued (apparently) re trade war reporting:
Cheers, big ears!
