image Share on Facebook It purports to show Chinese President Xi Jinping having a stroke.

Verdict: False

This photo, taken in March, shows President Xi Jinping after drinking a glass of water. There is no evidence that he had a stroke.

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Chinese media have reportedly begun to challenge the language about economic decline. BloombergAccording to the media, the phrase “the garbage era in history” is gaining popularity on Chinese social media.

Social media users have shared images of Xi Jinping grimacing and claiming to have suffered a stroke.

“BREAKING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has suffered a stroke during the 3rd Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China. Chinese human rights reporter Jennifer Chang claims the 'brain' stroke was 'serious' and that Xi Jinping is now in 'critical condition,'” one user wrote.

Through a reverse image search, Check Your Fact discovered that the image dates to March 2024. It was published by the Associated Press and shows President Xi Jinping National People's Congress. (Related article: Biden examines Trump's claim that he “doesn't need Congress” to close the border)

“Chinese President Xi Jinping (back) reacts after taking a drink from a cup during the closing ceremony of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Monday, March 11, 2024,” the image description reads.

The media report Reports are emerging that President Xi Jinping has suffered a stroke. The Communist Party of China Central Committee is currently holding its Third Plenary Session, a policy meeting. South China Morning Post.

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