Chinese ex-president Hu Jintao escorted out of congress - BBC News

Chinese former leader Hu Jintao has been led out of the closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress.

The 79-year-old was sitting beside President Xi Jinping when he was approached and led away by officials. No explanation was given.

After its week-long congress, the party is expected to confirm Mr Xi, 69, for a historic third term.

The event, held in Beijing every five years, cemented his position as China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.

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[polyglot]

I agree that it's all about Hu's health. Hu was too healthy, and therefore still represented a threat to Xi.

[sc]

It's not a coincidence - it's a take down. If he was genuinely ill, others in the room would be looking at him with concern - that's the normal human reaction. But no one dares look in his direction.

[xcrmmortal]

this reporter doesnt want to be in jail in China so he says its about health LOL

[windingpath]

If it's about his health, there is no reason they couldn't have done it in private. This is a show of power.

[soulonice]

That was CRAZY. Did you see how NO ONE dared look at him as he was being lead off? God help him...

[royrowland]

Historic video. The last time Hu Jintao was ever to be seen in public.

[phillipbriggs]

> Muchhh better than the sudden Resignation of Boris Johson !!!

[GodmanchesterGoblin]

The body language in this clip speaks volumes. If he was ill, there would have been acknowledgement and compassion. There was none.

[RicePho]

He made China what it is today while Xi portrayed himself as the one who made China what it is today when under Xi China grew less.

[carlosrios]

Hu Jintao wasn't escorted, he was forcibly removed.

[s.d.c]

The problem with tyrants is you'll never know when it's gonna be your turn to "accidentally" jump out the window

[MsDebbie]

Obviously, Hu wants to talk something openly but not allowed, that’s what ccp always done

[omega]

at least he wasn't dead from any unknow reasons

[dr.vijayanraju]

Fairly simple.... It's a message to world's political class to see

[damocles]

A heath problem? Are you serious? So those men who came over to him could detect a health problem from across the room. One that the man himself was unaware of and seemed confused as to why he was being escorted out. Brilliant analysis.

[crimsonsbarvwin]

> Muchhh much better than the Sudden Resignation of Boris Johnson & Donald DucK Triump LOSES ^^

[crimsonsbarvwin]

> muchhhh much better than the Sudden Resignation of Boris Johnnnson & the LOSES of *Donald duck Triumpy* :D

[phillipbriggs]

> Muchhh much better than the Sudden Resignation of Boris Johnson & Donald DucK Triump LOSES ^^ !!!!

[kshitijsharma]

That's an understatement.
He was kicked out

[AurelienDemont]

I can't help but feel sadness for this poor old guy... 🙁