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 ...

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.

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.