former Chinese President Hu Jin Tao was unexpectedly led out of the closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress

Unexpected incidents took place at the high-profile meeting of China's ruling party in Beijing, former Chinese President Hu Jin Tao was unexpectedly led out of the closing ceremony of the Communist Party Congress.

The frail-looking who's, 79, initially seems reluctant to leave the front row of the Politburo Standing Committee. He was sitting next to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Chinese president looks on at the entire commotion. While it was taking place, a steward held Hoo's arm and seemingly forcibly lifted the former leader. Another official is also seen urging who to leave the front row. The former president then pauses and tries to speak to Xi Jinping, who patted Leaves shoulder as he left.

His departure was not explained now. November 2012 who stepped down as the General Secretary and the Party Congress elected Xi Jinping to the office. She was elected to replace him by? The National People's Congress in March 2013.