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While rumors surrounding Xi's mother's death—echoes of a similar rumor that circulated in 2022—have surfaced, there has so far been no official confirmation or response from state media. The absence of any announcement regarding her passing is striking, as Xi has traditionally built his political narrative around his family's revolutionary legacy. The lack of a grand funeral or public accolades for his mother could be interpreted as a signal of Xi's diminishing influence within the party hierarchy.