Xinhua shows Vice President Xi Jinping appearing at a Beijing university . During their event , China 's political elite are expected to announce the results of months of political maneuvering , and the names of the five to seven new entrants to Politburo Standing Committee . The photo was taken on the eve of Xi's visit to Tsinghua University in Beijing. Xi is seen as a contender to become China 's next leader . His public absence has fueled speculation .
Xinhua shows Vice President Xi Jinping appearing at a Beijing university . The photo was taken on the eve of Xi's visit to Tsinghua University in Beijing. Xi is seen as a contender to become China 's next leader . His public absence has fueled speculation .