22nd October 2022 – (Beijing) China’s former president Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of the ruling Communist Party yesterday The 79-year-old, who was seated on the left of President Xi Jinping, was led off the stage of the main auditorium of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing by two stewards. Mr Hu, Mr Xi’s immediate predecessor, appeared confused and slightly disorientated as the assistants escorted him out. He appeared to resist leaving, turning back to his seat at one point. On his way out he exchanged words with Mr Xi and patted Premier Li Keqiang on the shoulder.

Chinese state media quashes speculation after former president Hu Jintao unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of CPC 20th National Congress

Xi Jinping elected for third term, and what happened to Hu Jintao?! via Reports on China

Pepe Escobar’s sources confirmed that Hu has Alzheimer’s disease and that it was his doctor that decided he should leave.