Despite illness, Xi Jinping refused surgery, taking traditional medicine
According to reports, the Chinese President Xi Jinping is suffering from a ‘cerebral aneurysm‘ and had reportedly sought treatment a few months ago, he was even hospitalized towards the end of 2021.
However, he opted out of surgery, preferring to be treated with traditional Chinese medicines that would soften the blood vessels and shrink an aneurysm.
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on an artery in the brain that balloons or bulges out and fills with blood. The bulging aneurysm can put pressure on the nerves or brain tissue. It may also burst or rupture, spilling blood into the surrounding tissue
In a public appearance in Shenzhen in October 2020, his slow speech and coughing bouts also led to speculations about his fading health.
Earlier in March 2019, during Xi’s visit to Italy, his gait was unusual with a noticeable limp, and later also in France during the same tour, he was seen taking support while trying to sit down.
These health reports come amid China fighting the COVID-19 wave and strained economy due to oil and gas price hikes and disruption to the supply chain caused by the Ukraine conflict.
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