From seven years surviving in a flea-infested earthen cave to commanding the world's second-largest superpower for life, discover the most unbelievable, verified facts about Xi Jinping.
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10 Unbelievable Facts About Xi Jinping, Ranked
10. His Secret Passion For Hollywood MoviesThe Chinese leader harbors a surprising love for classic American war movies.
9. His First Marriage Ended Over BritainThe future president chose political ambition over moving to Britain with his wife.
8. The Star Trek Themed Iowa BedroomThe visiting young official stayed in a Star Trek themed Iowa bedroom.
7. His Superstar Wife Was Far More FamousThe president's soprano wife was once vastly more famous than him.
6. His Daughter Studied At Harvard In SecretThe president's only child completed her Harvard undergraduate degree under a pseudonym.
5. Seven Years Living In An Earthen CaveThe teenage future leader survived seven years living inside an earthen cave.
4. Rejected Ten Times By The Communist PartyThe communist party rejected his membership applications nine consecutive times.
3. The Mystery Two-Week DisappearanceThe designated supreme leader vanished for two weeks before taking power.
2. The Viral Winnie The Pooh CensorshipThe government banned viral memes comparing the president to Winnie the Pooh.
1. Abolition Of Presidential Term LimitsThe national legislature voted to abolish two-term presidential limits in 2018.
