Amid rumors that China's 90-year-old senior leader, Deng Xiaoping, is near death, the visit also comes at a propitious moment to establish relationships with top officials, both military and civilian, who are likely to play a role in the post-Deng succession period as China struggles to find a new leader.
amid rumors that china s 90 year old senior leader deng xiaoping is near death the visit also comes at a propitious moment to establish relationships with top officials both military and civilian who are likely to play a role in the post deng succession period as china struggles to find a new leader