New Video Shows Former Chinese President Hu Escorted Off Congress Stage #shorts
Published Date: 10/27/2022
Source: Voice of America
New footage has emerged of former Chinese leader Hu Jintao minutes before he was escorted off the stage at the ruling Communist Party's twice-a-decade national congress, prompting speculation he was suffering a health crisis or was possibly upset over the removal of his proteges from the all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee. MORE: In it, Hu engages with the party's third-ranking official Li Zhanshu, who appears to be explaining to Hu about the contents of a sheaf of papers held in a red paper folder or under a red cover page. Hu appears confused and disoriented, at which time, President and Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, seated to Hu's right, calls over an aide and seems to instruct him to have Hu removed. Shortly afterward, another aide appears to help move Hu along. Hu speaks briefly to Xi, who nods in response, and pats Premier Li Keqiang, a close ally, on the shoulder before exiting in front of the world's media. Throughout the incident, almost all of the hundreds of senior Communist cadres assembled in the vast Great Hall of the People sit in stony silence looking straight ahead. The 79-year-old former leader has been reported to be in poor health. (AP) https://www.voanews.com/a/fresh-video-shows-china-s-hu-before-being-escorted-from-party-congress-stage-/6807981.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews