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President Donald Trump, left, stands beside Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Temple of Heaven on Thursday May 14, 2026, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Veteran national security reporter Bill Gertz posted to social media on Wednesday that wild “rumors are flying” about Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s health and a possible plot to oust him from power.
“Rumors are flying in China over Xi Jinping begin [sic] taken ill during his visit to India. They include claims that he suffered a minor illness to experiencing a stroke worsened by failure to treat early,” wrote Gertz, a national security correspondent for The Washington Times.
“Some wild claims say rival group armies are mobilizing for civil war. No confirmation but Treasury Sec Bessent is meeting with Chinese counterparts today and we’ll see if the summit for Sept. 24 is still on,” he added.
Gertz, a former fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, has written eight books and been at the Washington Times since 1985.
Gertz’s post quickly raised eyebrows across the media. Conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt responded, “Bill is a serious reporter. Has been on China Watch for decades. So watch this space.”
Journalist Dave Troy added, “It’s now being reported that in addition to Xi, Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa also became ill after attending the BRICS summit in India.”
Political analyst Gordon Chang added, “There are sensational rumors that the Chinese military has freed two of Xi Jinping’s most powerful enemies, Bo Xilai and Zhou Yongkang. If these rumors are true—they’re hard to believe—Xi will not feel safe leaving China.”
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