Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s health has sparked fresh rumours after a video appeared to show Indian PM Narendra Modi pause a speech to check on the wellbeing of his Chinese counterpart.
The footage shows Modi stopping his opening speech at the BRICS summit and turning towards Xi after a commotion appears to catch his attention.
‘Is it okay?’ Modi asks the translator accompanying the Chinese leader.
Several people appearing to be aides or members of staff are seen rushing towards him before exchanging a few brief words with the president.
After a few seconds, Xi nods, prompting Modi to resume his speech.
Rumours quickly began
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