Posted on 09/16/2026 5:45:50 PM PDT by BenLurkin
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."
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If you’ve ever been to Costco in Sugarland, TX you understand why Xi fell ill.
Will there be shooting? How will we know?
Couldnt have happened to a nicer piece of sh*t if true..first for covid and secondly for assisting Iran in giving them weapons and giving them info about what bases to hit(Using AI technology)
> Will there be shooting? How will we know? <
Pope Leo the Stupid will call on the rebels to quit shooting at his communist friends.
Let the purge commence.
There are cheap labor alternatives like India, Vietnam and Indonesia who I’m sure are ready and able to pick up the slack if China implodes.
There goes Christmas
Let’s wait and see.
I’m not averse to a revolution in Chyna. It’s just that the last couple times haven’t turned out well.
How will the Maoist democrats respond? They must be concerned. Mitch and his wife Elaine certainly stand to lose. The Clinton Foundation. Pelosi family. Many others.
If Xi is overthrown, he will be replaced by someone worse.
Just like if Omar is deported, she will be replaced by someone worse.
Sadly, I bet the next guy will be at least as bad as Xi.
Sadly, I bet the next guy will be at least as bad as Xi.
That’s funny. “I was told there would be cake”.
Great reference.
He’s meeting with Trump next week. If he cancels we’ll know if he has a problem.
He’s meeting with Trump next week. If he cancels we’ll know if he has a problem.
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