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 .
Xinhua shows Vice President Xi Jinping appearing at a Beijing university . Media has not reported him being out in public since September 1 . Xi is seen as a contender to become China 's next leader . His public absence has fueled speculation .