Party elder Wen Jiabao makes a statement by appearing in public in Beijing, and Xi Jinping sends his own message by shrugging away the stunt. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
China Up Close
Xi Jinping tolerates former premier’s stunt as an olive branch to party elders
KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
April 9, 2026 04:00 JST
