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Zhao Leji’s day off

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When the National People's Congress (NPC) held its closing plenary session on Tuesday, NPC Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Leji wasn't there.

Zhao, China's third-ranked official, would typically have presided over the session.
NPC vice chair Li Hongzhong stood in for Zhao.

That raised eyebrows: ...