Xi Jinping’s upcoming U.S. visit and expected meeting with President Trump are already drawing attention—but his unusually brief itinerary is raising an even bigger question: is Xi preparing to leave power? In this program, we examine the signs behind that possibility, including his decision to skip the UN, renewed talk of “voluntary” succession, the shifting Taiwan timeline, turmoil inside the PLA, and speculation over Li Qiang as a possible successor. None of these developments proves Xi is stepping down, but together they form a pattern that is becoming harder to ignore.
