Former Chinese leader Hu Jintao unexpectedly led out of room as Party Congress comes to a close

[Scott]

 

Hong Kong CNN  — 

China’s former top leader, Hu Jintao, was unexpectedly led out of Saturday’s closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress, in a moment of drama during what is typically a highly choreographed event.

Hu, 79, was seated in a prominent position at the front table in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, directly next to his successor, current leader Xi Jinping, when he was approached by a staff member, video of the meeting shows.

While seated, Hu appeared to talk briefly with the male staff member, while China’s third most senior leader, Li Zhanshu, who was seated to his other side, had his hand on the chair behind Hu’s back.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/22/china/china-party-congress-close-hu-jintao-intl-hnk/index.html

[2baht]

There can ONLY be one Emperor! Bow to Emperor for life Xi!

[stevenl]

He challenged Xi and will pay the price.

Xi choose to show his power very publicly as a warning to others.

[simon43]

Personally I think the old dodderer pooped his pants - Xi couldn't stand the smell and ordered him removed.  I'm off to buy shares in 'Certainty' ...

[John Drake]

Clearing the deck of all domestic opponents in preparation for the invasion of Taiwan.

[Saanim]

Actually, the old man (79) - prior to be led out - he was also led in. And his body language and face expression was saying something about his mental state. 

So, is it normal that such a man will be kept in a leading position? 

[bendejo]

"So, anyone else have something to say?"