The grandson of Chairman Mao Zedong could be promoted to major general next year, the China Daily said on Tuesday, contradicting other reports saying the 39-year-old had already risen in rank.
The Grandson of the late Chairman Mao adjusts his cap Enlarge photo Rumours of the promotion have been buzzing around websites in China, where Mao's descendants have not played a prominent role in politics.
Mao Xinyu, the pudgy son of Mao's second son, is currently vice director of the war theory and strategic studies department of the People's Liberation Army Academy of Military Sciences. His rank is senior colonel.
Chinese media reported earlier in September that Mao Xinyu was introduced by the title of major general while making a speech at the academy.
