China Leader's Absence Could Spell Political Trouble

by Louisa Lim, NPR

Rumors still swirling over the absence of China's presumptive leader-in-waiting are being met by official stonewalling. All this comes in the run-up to a crucial Communist Party meeting, where the party's new leader will be named. Now fears are mounting this could get off-track.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, September 14, 2012