On September 17, video footage from the BRICS summit showed that Xi Jinping's simultaneous interpretation equipment malfunctioned while Modi was speaking. Multiple Chinese staff members rushed to handle the emergency, clarifying previous speculation from the outside world regarding his health.
During Xi Jinping's visit to India from September 12 to 13, 2026, his gait and state during public appearances were noted by outsiders as clearly abnormal, sparking speculation about his health and discussions regarding a power crisis within the CCP.
On September 12, at the BRICS summit held in New Delhi, India, Indian Prime Minister Modi suddenly paused during his speech, turned to Xi Jinping and his interpreter twice to ask, "Is it OK?". After Xi Jinping nodded in response, Modi continued his speech. Indian media reported that the cause of this episode remains unclear and may be related to on-site equipment or translation.
While attending the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping suddenly felt unwell, and Indian Prime Minister Modi asked him on-site if he was feeling uncomfortable. After the meeting, Xi Jinping returned to rest and subsequently missed the dinner hosted by Modi. Related reports stated that Xi Jinping suddenly paused during his speech at the summit, and two people on-site asked "Are you okay?"; the program did not provide a hospital diagnosis or an official statement regarding his health condition.
According to a circulating video, while Xi Jinping was attending a meeting in India, Modi asked “Are you okay?” from three or four meters away, after which two staff members walked toward Xi Jinping; Xi waved them off and the staff left. The incident was widely circulated, and another version of the video appeared claiming that Modi asked the question because of an earphone problem.
On September 12, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi, India, to attend the two-day BRICS summit. On-site video released by Indian media ANI showed Xi Jinping publicly appearing at New Delhi airport and being welcomed by the Indian side.
Xi Jinping suddenly felt unwell while attending the BRICS summit in India, prompting Indian Prime Minister Modi to pause his speech and inquire about his condition twice. Subsequently, Xi Jinping missed the dinner hosted by Modi for leaders of various countries, and his health has drawn intense attention and speculation from the outside world.
During his opening address at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Prime Minister Modi suddenly turned and asked Xi Jinping how he was feeling. The hall fell silent for 16 seconds, sparking speculation abroad about Xi Jinping's physical condition.
According to a video blogger, while Xi Jinping attended the BRICS summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, Modi asked him twice during their meeting whether he was well, which was interpreted as a sign that his condition was abnormal; no corroborating evidence has been found in public reports.
At the opening of the BRICS summit in India, the Indian Prime Minister asked Xi Jinping, “Is it okay?” and Xi Jinping left early, prompting speculation about his poor health and sluggish actions.
Leaders of the BRICS group will hold a summit in New Delhi, India in early September. The Iran conflict and disagreements among member states will be core issues, and India faces a difficult test of diplomatic balancing.
Xi Jinping flew to India to attend the BRICS summit and hold talks with Modi, but was absent from the grand banquet that evening, reportedly returning to his hotel to rest.
At the BRICS New Delhi summit in September 2026, Xi Jinping signed the New Delhi Declaration drafted by India. The declaration includes provisions on establishing reliable and sustainable critical mineral supply chains and opposing the weaponization of critical minerals. After the summit, Modi publicly called on all countries not to weaponize critical minerals.
During the BRICS New Delhi Summit in September 2026, Xi Jinping held a meeting of about 45 minutes with Indian Prime Minister Modi. The two sides failed to reach a consensus on the positioning of China-India relations, and after the meeting Modi paid his respects to Xi Jinping in person as a matter of diplomatic courtesy.
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