Rumors Spread That Xi Jinping Fell Ill and Was Hospitalized During the BRICS Summit; Russian Media Releases Footage of Simultaneous Interpretation Earpiece Malfunction to Debunk the Claim

Date2026.09

LocationIndia

Fact statusHearsay

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During the BRICS summit in India in September 2026, online reports claimed that Xi Jinping missed a banquet due to health problems and was rushed to the hospital, and American journalist Bill Gertz also discussed the rumor on his show; subsequently, Russian media released on-site footage showing Xi Jinping scrambling because of a malfunctioning simultaneous interpretation earpiece, thereby debunking the rumor.

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2026-10-19 06:56 · 老北京茶館 - 幽默時政发布了新视频：王鶴棣大瓜被精准拋出，轉移習近平、任正非輿情焦點？趙薇連1.4萬都拿不出？再被凍結900萬股權！川習會在即，普京被習拋棄！（老北京茶館/第1749集/2026/09/20）

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Triggered Modi Pauses BRICS Summit Speech to Ask Xi Jinping If Everything Is Okay

09.14 ·Reported ·Importance III ·New Delhi

Original event Xi Jinping Arrives in New Delhi to Attend BRICS Summit

09.12 ·Reported ·Importance III ·India

Original event Indian Prime Minister asks Xi Jinping at the summit opening, sparking speculation about the on-site situation

2026.09 ·Reported ·Importance III ·India

Original event Xi Jinping Absents Himself from Leaders' Dinner During BRICS Summit in India

09.12 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·India

Original event Indian Prime Minister Modi Publicly Asks About Xi Jinping's Health During BRICS Summit

09.12 ·Reported ·Importance III ·New Delhi, India

Original event Xi Jinping's Left Arm Unable to Swing and Slow Walk as He Boards Plane Leaving India

09.13 ·Reported ·Importance V ·India

This event Rumors Spread That Xi Jinping Fell Ill and Was Hospitalized During the BRICS Summit; Russian Media Releases Footage of Simultaneous Interpretation Earpiece Malfunction to Debunk the Claim 2026.09 · Hearsay

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