https://freerepublic.com/tag/billgerz/ en-us Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:45:50 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4395811/posts 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... yahoo https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4395811/posts#comment Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:45:50 GMT