Xi Jinping Power and Succession Crisis

Rumors of Xi losing control, disappearance, health crisis. 21st Congress succession unclear. Elders like Hu Jintao re-emerging. Conflicting reports on Cai Qi's fate. Collective leadership narrative reinforced. New signals: Ma Zhaoxu replacing Wang Yi in US visit indicates diplomatic reshuffle; Fang Xinghai investigated, financial system purge continues.