Xi Jinping's Absence from BRICS Summit Banquet Sparks Health Speculation

Date2026.09.20

LocationNew Delhi

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On September 19, The Wall Street Journal reported that Xi Jinping temporarily cancelled his attendance at the BRICS summit banquet held in New Delhi, India on September 12 due to physical discomfort, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending on his behalf. Official Beijing has not provided an explanation for the absence, prompting outside concerns regarding his health status and power succession, though currently there is no evidence indicating he is seriously ill.

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2026-09-20 07:52 · 《华尔街日报》援引知情人士称，习近平因身体不适临时缺席9月12日金砖峰会晚宴，由外长王毅代为出席，北京官方未作解释。

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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 Xi Jinping's Absence from BRICS Summit Banquet Sparks Health Speculation 2026.09.20 · Reported

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Follow-up Wall Street Journal Reports Xi Jinping Hid in a Lounge During His Visit to the US

2026.10 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·Washington, United States

Follow-up Rumors Say Xi Jinping Vanished for Seven Days After a Mild Stroke, Receiving Intensive Treatment in Hospital

09.21 ·Hearsay ·Importance IV ·Beijing

Follow-up Xi Jinping Struggled Climbing the Boarding Stairs When Leaving New Delhi on the Evening of September 13

09.13 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·India

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Sayings · 2026-09-20 07:41 The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reports that Xi Jinping temporarily missed the September 12 BRICS summit dinner due to physical discomfort, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending on his behalf, while Beijing's officials gave no explanation.

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