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.
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.
Xi Jinping did not attend the important banquet on the evening of the 12th during his time in India, while Putin and others were present. Related reports did not provide an official reason for Xi's absence, only noting that he had arrived in India but did not attend the banquet, which required conversations with various parties and prolonged activity. Subsequently, rumors regarding his health spread online, with his absence from the banquet being used as one of the indicators to speculate on whether he was experiencing health issues.
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office of India intends to conduct a detailed investigation into Xiaomi's Indian business, focusing on verifying its shareholding structure, fund flows, and compliance with Indian government investment regulations.
Xi Jinping traveled to India to attend the BRICS summit, but along the route to his hotel and his motorcade, he encountered numerous slogans and chants from Indian anti‑Communist and anti‑Xi individuals, being described as a “street rat.”
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.
Following the BRICS summit, Xinhua News Agency published a defining article titled "Always Be a Pioneer of the Era, Gather the Power of Unity." The article departs from the previous practice of portraying Xi Jinping as an "absolute" imperial-style figure behind the scenes, and for the first time uses the term "always be a pioneer of the era" extensively, attempting to provide political packaging and rationalization for the reality of his recent frequent visits and the collapse of his public persona.