2022--former-president-hu-jintao-evacuated-from-communist-party-congress-in-china--regime-gives-reason-for-exit-under-escort---magazine--healty-and-sport-news | SIMPLE | BLUEPRINT |

Former Chinese President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted from the 20th Party Congress closing ceremony in October 2022, with state media citing health reasons. The dramatic departure, viewed as a symbol of the end of the "Hu era," occurred as President Xi Jinping secured a third term and occurred amid heavy censorship. For a detailed report, see Reuters . China defends call to remove ex-leader from Party congress