The Emperor's Absence: What Xi Jinping's Flood Response Says About China's Leadership The Himalayan disaster that left over 1,100 people dead and thousands missing is a stark reminder of the human cost of climate change and environmental neglect.
The tragedy has been compounded by the absence of China's leader, Xi Jinping, who has opted for a more detached approach than his predecessors.
In contrast to Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao, who were known to personally visit disaster zones, Xi has chosen to stay safely ensconced in Beijing.