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Kim Jong Un's teen daughter, his potential successor, makes her International debut in China
NBC News路 2025-09-03 19:58
Potential Leadership Succession - Experts and South Korea's intelligence agency suggest Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-ae, is likely the next leader of North Korea [1] - Kim Ju-ae is believed to be around 13 years old [2] - The presentation of Kim Ju-ae to the public aims to demonstrate continuity and a future after Kim Jong-un, while also avoiding any threats to his position [2] - Having a young girl as a potential successor removes immediate threats [3] Historical Context and Regime Dynamics - North Korea has never had a female leader since its founding in 1948 [4] - Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, is a powerful woman within the regime [4] - Kim Ju-ae's first official appearance was in 2022 at the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile [3][4] Public Appearances and Information Scarcity - Kim Ju-ae has been frequently seen with her father, Kim Jong-un, at public events, including the launch of a battleship and the opening of a water park [1] - Information about Kim Ju-ae, including her exact age, is limited due to North Korea's secrecy [2] - Former NBA star Dennis Rodman revealed her name in 2013 after visiting North Korea [3]
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Bloomberg路 2025-09-03 05:47
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un鈥檚 teenage daughter made her international debut in China this week, with her unprecedented appearance abroad intensifying speculation she is being groomed as his eventual successor https://t.co/a68ZIIH4qk馃摲: Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP Photo ...
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Bloomberg路 2025-09-03 04:06
Geopolitical Analysis - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter made her international debut in China [1] - The unprecedented appearance abroad intensifies speculation she is being groomed as his eventual successor [1]
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Bloomberg路 2025-08-12 03:08
Political Analysis - China's foreign-policy apparatus is facing succession questions [1] - A top figure, viewed as the next foreign minister, was reportedly questioned [1]
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Bloomberg路 2025-08-12 02:18
China鈥檚 foreign-policy apparatus is again facing questions about succession after the reported questioning of a top figure who had been widely viewed as the nation鈥檚 next foreign minister https://t.co/gn3YoEaA3l ...
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The Economist路 2025-08-01 05:00
Political Landscape - Succession question in Iran is becoming increasingly prominent, with internal and external actors vying for influence [1]
Kim Ju Ae: A rare look at North Korea's next likely leader
NBC News路 2025-07-05 02:30
Political Landscape & Succession - North Korea is potentially grooming Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju, to be the first female ruler [2] - Kim Ju's public appearances are interpreted as demonstrating continuity and removing threats to Kim Jong-un [5] - Kim Ju's age is estimated to be around 13 years old [3] - Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, is a powerful woman within the regime [7] International Relations & Propaganda - Kim Jong-un was seen with Kim Ju at the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile [4] - North Korea is secretive and repressive, making information about Kim Ju limited [3] - The Kim family has ruled North Korea for three generations, passing power from father to son [2] Social & Cultural Context - Many South Koreans still have family in the North and hope for reunification [8][9]
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Bloomberg路 2025-07-02 05:05
The 14th Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the Tibetans, has confirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and that a successor will be named https://t.co/Dfa7gqT7Jp ...
How a Hong Kong Dynasty Was Hit by China's Property Crisis
Bloomberg Originals路 2025-06-27 08:00
Company Crisis and Succession - New World Development faces a crisis due to delayed bond payments and succession issues, marked by two CEO changes in recent months [2] - Adrian Cheng's stepping down as CEO was unexpected, raising questions about his role as the heir apparent in the family business [3][13] - Adrian Cheng's investments, initially praised, are now viewed as overextending New World, leading to the company's first losses in two decades [14] - Other siblings, particularly Sonia Cheng, are taking on key roles, managing the family's jewelry empire and hospitality ventures [15] Financial Performance and Debt - New World is working to refinance approximately $11 billion of debt amidst China's ongoing property crisis [4] - The company's debt reached 95% of its equity by the end of 2024, surpassing its competitors [12] - Expansion plans dating back to 2017 and 2018 are seen as contributing to the company's heavy debt [12] Market and Economic Factors - Protests in Hong Kong starting in March 2019 and the subsequent national security law impacted Hong Kong's reputation and economy [9][10][11] - COVID-19 lockdowns further battered Hong Kong's economy, hindering its recovery and affecting tourism [11] - New World's debt-fueled expansion serves as a warning to other Hong Kong property tycoons [16] - Greater Bay Area accounts for 5% of China's population but 13% of its GDP [7]