Former Chinese president escorted out of the Communist Party Congress

Former Chinese president Hu Jintao has been “helped” out of the ruling Communist Party Congress.

The 79-year-old - who is Xi Jinping’s immediate predecessor - was tapped on the shoulder by ceremony officials before being escorted from the room.

There has been no official explanation provided by Beijing.

[eleanordefreitas]

It was done so publicly to terrorize everyone else into terrified submission.

[BeefCake]

If you noticed, everyone at the main table had no mask. But everyone else had a mask. The mask is a symbol of control.

[justme]

Front row dosn't have to wear masks? Rules for thee 🙄

[jessythomas]

Rest in Peace, former President Hu Jintao.

[joes]

Watch the man 2 down from the left of Xi. He goes to stand up in the defense of Hu (who's to his right) but is quickly tugged back down by the guy to his direct left. Very important detail

[stevencheaney]

Looks like someone is removing all opposition.

[aaronmikita]

This is more serious then most of you realize. This man may be dead. There has been a power struggle over the leadership and shi was actually really close to being tossed. (This comment was made in the first few minutes where people where saying maybe he's sick or some other excuse)

[johncarlson]

I’m sure he knew this was his death walk because he had it done to others. We all reap what we sow

[mattsanderson]

2:54 One thing is for certain. If his health wasn't bad before, it is now.

[aftermathp]

It’s especially weird the gentleman on the right of Hu Jintao looks concerned and tries to get up and help him and immediately the guy sitting to his right pulls him back down into his seat as of to save him from making a fatal mistake.

[akalen]

I've noticed: the first lower row of VIP's is maskless and the rest is fully masked. They practice as some in the West "Rules for thee but not for me"

[johnd]

Looks very similar to when saddam would pick random people out of his parliament (when gathered) and have them killed as traitors, just to instill fear into his government.

[AmericanFUBAR]

RIP Hu Jintao 1942- sometimes this week.

[janatyree]

This is probably the last time we see him

[mikedooly]

This needs to happen to Beijing Biden and his clown show.

[vadimnagano]

This theatrics is actually somewhat commonplace during such events in China. For instance, two big arrests followed the 17th Party Congress in 2012. They usually happen to signify big changes. Hu Jintao was big pro Western figure in Chinese Politburo. So, we can now see where things will be going for the next 10 years.

[johnhorne]

Sooner or later, those student loan guys will find you.

[WTU]

Wouldn't it be great to see the Democrats do this to Biden at their next conference.

[Bobcagon]

Notice that guy to the left attempts to go and intercede but the dude next to him pulls him down.

[fivecents]

Hu was casted out by force. If someone you known for half a century got sick, you at least watched him passionately with concern. No one comfort Hu, except Hu's close alley sat beside Hu, he was immediately stopped by other commade on his left. No one dare to look at Hu leaving because they were afraid to involve.