2022--former-president-hu-jintao-evacuated-from-communist-party-congress-in-china--regime-gives-reason-for-exit-under-escort---magazine--healty-and-sport-news Apr 2026

Former Chinese President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted from the 20th Party Congress closing ceremony in October 2022, with state media citing health reasons. The dramatic departure, viewed as a symbol of the end of the "Hu era," occurred as President Xi Jinping secured a third term and occurred amid heavy censorship. For a detailed report, see Reuters . China defends call to remove ex-leader from Party congress