Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Unverified rumours about Xi Jinping’s health have spread after the Chinese president returned to Beijing following the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The speculation intensified after he skipped the summit’s gala dinner, although no official source has confirmed that he was ill.
China’s Foreign Ministry said Xi returned to Beijing on the evening of September 13 after completing the summit.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs also described viral illness claims about BRICS leaders as misleading and warned people against sharing them.
The episode shows how quickly gaps in public schedules can fuel online speculation around senior political leaders.
Xi attended the main summit events, and the available official record does not provide evidence of a medical emergency or unexpected health crisis.
As attention remains fixed on Beijing’s next public update, responsible reporting will be essential. Until verified information emerges, the health claims should be treated as rumours rather than established fact.
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