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Trump will host him in person, but eyes will be on Xi: Rumors about his health, canceled gala dinner and stiff step

2026-09-21 19:16:59Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Trump will host him in person, but eyes will be on Xi: Rumors about his health,
Xi Jinping

Beijing has confirmed that the Chinese leader will be in Washington from September 23 to 25, to return the visit that the American president made in May. Chinese diplomacy has stated that it is ready to cooperate with the United States to build a "strategic stability" and to manage the disputes between the two countries.

But, in addition to US-China relations, this time special attention has also been paid to questions and speculation about the health of Xi Jinping, who turned 73 in June.

After a period of significantly reducing his overseas travel, Xi has resumed a busy diplomatic schedule. He has visited Kyrgyzstan, Egypt and India, trying to portray an active and strong China on the international stage at a time when the Trump administration is facing numerous foreign policy developments.

However, during these trips, some questions have also arisen about the Chinese leader's physical condition.

It all began on August 30 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where Xi stepped off a plane with his wife, Peng Liyuan. In footage broadcast by Kyrgyz television, he appeared to be leaning on his wife's hand as he descended the stairs, his steps somewhat stiff. The footage was not broadcast in full by Chinese state television.

Trump will host him in person, but eyes will be on Xi: Rumors about his health,

This was enough for some opponents of the Chinese regime living abroad to start speculating on social media about Xi's age and health. However, there is no evidence that this scene is related to any health problems, and it is entirely possible that a person in his 70s was simply being careful while descending the stairs of a plane.

Speculation increased during Xi's visit to New Delhi, where he attended the BRICS summit.

On September 12, during a meeting of BRICS leaders, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi interrupted to ask: Is everything okay?

Immediately, claims spread on social media that Modi had noticed a health problem in Xi.

But it was later clarified that Modi's question was not related to any health concerns. Xi had signaled a problem with the headset used for simultaneous translation, and the situation was quickly resolved.

Another episode occurred that same evening, when Xi did not attend the official dinner organized for BRICS leaders. This immediately led to further speculation on social media, even claims that he had suffered a stroke.

Chinese authorities did not provide a detailed explanation for his absence. On the other hand, Indian diplomacy described the claims of serious health problems as "fake news", saying that Xi had returned to the hotel to rest after numerous engagements.

Several anonymous sources claimed that he may have had a minor health problem, possibly related to food. However, these claims have not been officially confirmed.

The next morning, Xi boarded a plane on his own and returned to Beijing, without needing assistance. This suggests that, if there had been any concerns, they did not appear to be serious.

Bill Bishop, author of the Sinocism newsletter, has pointed out that such rumors about the health of Chinese leaders are often repeated and that the misinformation ends up being believed by many people.

The Wall Street Journal also recently analyzed some of the footage and speculation about Xi's health, seeking the opinion of Dennis Wilder, a former senior CIA analyst on China.

Wilder has cited several reported details about Xi's lifestyle, saying he smokes off camera, is overweight, no longer exercises regularly, and consumes alcohol. According to Wilder, former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang told him that Xi drank moutai, a very strong traditional Chinese alcoholic beverage, on flights.

Now, attention is focused on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting in Washington. Trump reportedly wants to personally greet Xi upon his arrival, giving a special atmosphere to the meeting where trade, artificial intelligence and international crises are expected to be discussed.

This time, in addition to the talks between the two leaders, the attention of analysts and China observers will also be on how Xi will get off the plane./Corriere della Sera


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