Political rising star and ally of China’s President Xi Jinping steps into spotlight
Cai Qi gives first work report as Beijing’s acting mayor and is seen by analysts as a front runner to join Politburo in major government reshuffle
Interesting character.
"Cai’s job at the national security commission included politics, diplomacy and finance, but his formal title was only confirmed in the shadowy role after he left to become acting mayor in Beijing."
