Leaders’ Health Deteriorates After China Trips

In a series of concerning events, the health of three prominent leaders from different countries took a sharp decline shortly after visiting China. While there is no concrete evidence linking these incidents to China, questions have arisen about the timing and circumstances surrounding their health issues.

Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, returned to Nepal on October 25 after an official visit to China. During his visit, he suffered a mild cardiac arrest on October 18 after participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing. He was hospitalized in Beijing for five days, raising eyebrows about the possible role of his visit to China in his health crisis.

Similarly, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ of Nepal had visited China at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang in late September. While in China, he had meetings with various leaders and returned to Nepal on September 30.

Just a few days after his return, on October 17, he was admitted to a hospital in Nepal with sudden and severe chest pain, sparking speculation about a potential link between his China visit and his health problems.

Adding to the intrigue, Russian leader Vladimir Putin was allegedly found on the floor of his bedroom suffering from a “cardiac arrest” according to a Telegram channel, claimed to be run by a Kremlin insider. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening (Oct 22) after he had completed a two-day visit to China that began on October 17. During his visit, he attended a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) conference and held bilateral meetings.

While there is no independent verification of the claims made on the Telegram channel, it has raised significant concerns. Russia promptly rejected these claims, asserting that Putin is “fit and well.”

These incidents have generated speculation about the circumstances surrounding the health issues of these leaders and their visits to China, prompting calls for further investigation and transparency in understanding the sequence of events. The governments of Nepal and Russia have yet to provide conclusive evidence connecting these incidents to China, but the timing and proximity of the health crises to their visits to the People’s Republic of China have sparked concerns and questions among international observers.