Hu Jintao’s removal was the only unscripted moment in a tightly choreographed party congress that extended Xi Jinping’s rule. Here’s what happened before, during and after his unusual exit ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping, seated left, looks on as former President Hu Jintao is suddenly escorted away during the closing session of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China ...

Hu patted Li's shoulder as he left, as most of his colleagues stared firmly ahead. Former Chinese President Hu Jintao leaves his seat next to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang ...

After Hu Jintao stood up, he also reached out to take Mr Xi's notes by mistake. At this stage, he appeared confused. China's leader moved Mr Hu's hand away and took the notes back.

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Chinese President Hu Jintao travels to the United States on Tuesday. He'll visit with Microsoft founder Bill Gates and other leaders in the Seattle area before heading to Washington, D.C., to meet ...

After Hu Jintao stood up, he also reached out to take Mr Xi's notes by mistake. At this stage, he appeared confused. China's leader moved Mr Hu's hand away and took the notes back.