First, the Chinese head of state caused a stir by missing a speech at the BRICS summit in South Africa. Then there was an incident with one of his advisers. The interpreter was denied access to the conference room. Images of the smaller battle between the Chinese official and security personnel in Johannesburg subsequently circulated on social media (see video above).
Xi’s employee first quickly runs after his boss so that he can enter the conference venue with him in time. But suddenly two security guards pile up in front of the medium-sized man and stop him. The interpreter tries to tear himself free, but he can’t, the double doors close.
Interpreter is arrested, Xi notices nothing
As can be seen in the photos, President Xi does not notice this at first. He just turns and looks over his shoulder. But the closed door prevents the 70-year-old from seeing the unfortunate situation his employee finds himself in. That’s why Xi keeps walking the red carpet.
There was already a fuss about the Chinese delegation. According to the official program, the Chinese head of state and the Chinese party should have spoken at the BRICS economic forum on Tuesday. Instead, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao stepped forward and delivered the president’s speech. Later, during the dinner of the heads of state and government, Xi was present. Xi Jinping was again seen at the summit on Wednesday morning. On the second day of the meeting, he entered the conference center early.
There was no response to incidents
Neither the refusal of the interpreter’s entry nor the absence of the President of the BRICS Economic Forum has been officially commented on. However, both Chinese state media and Commerce Minister Wang later gave the impression that the head of state himself had spoken.
Source: Krone
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