Serious concern is spreading in recent hours regarding the health of Chinese President Xi Jinping, as rumors of a stroke emerged following his recent appearance in India during the BRICS Summit. The unverified reports, which have been circulating widely online following a post by CDP Chairman Wanjun Xie on X, claim that the Chinese leader lost consciousness during the Summit.
Xi Jinping health fears: Reports of a serious ischemic stroke
The rumors intensified further after no official welcoming ceremony took place at Beijing’s airport upon his return — a protocol that is customary for a head of state. According to the same reports, a military helicopter was used to transport him directly to a hospital in Beijing.
The claims allege that Xi Jinping suffered a serious ischemic stroke. It is further suggested that, fearing India might obtain information about his medical condition, he refused treatment on Indian soil and reportedly returned to Beijing immediately. Chinese authorities have not confirmed any of these scenarios. Notably, Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit the United States later this month.
据传，习近平在印度主办的金砖峰会上晕倒，经随行医疗团队的紧急救治后，提前结束对印度的访问，搭乘专机返回中国。飞机抵达北京机场后，北京当局没有安排大批官员接机，也没有组织欢迎仪式，而是用军用直升机，直接将习近平送到了北京301医院，进行急救。… pic.twitter.com/3bfnNfoZ05
— 谢万军 Wanjun Xie (@WanjunXie) September 16, 2026
