Hu Jintao s Tears Flow Freely: Latest Internal Speech Acknowledges Major Mistakes

Former CCP leader Hu Jintao was "escorted out" during the closing ceremony of the 20th National Congress. (Internet screenshot)

[People News] Recently, Hu Jintao's son, Hu Haifeng, made a surprising appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Lujiazui Forum, sharing the stage with Shanghai Municipal Party Secretary Chen Jining. This moment, described by commentators as 'astonishing', has led to speculation that 'Hu Jintao is making a comeback!' Coincidentally, a self-media source revealed that last week, Hu Jintao delivered a speech at a meeting of party elders. It is reported that he was in tears during the speech, leaving the audience in complete silence.

Economic scholar Su Xiaohe disclosed on a program that Hu Jintao primarily conveyed two key points in his speech:

First, regarding the current chaotic state of the country, both domestically and internationally, Hu Jintao believes that as a former leader, he bears significant responsibility. He admitted to being poor in judgment regarding personnel appointments, lacking foresight, and overestimating Xi Jinping.

Second, Hu Jintao acknowledged that he overestimated his own influence, meaning he had no real impact on Xi Jinping. This has resulted in the country facing a crisis and the party's cause encountering an unprecedented challenge.

It is said that when Hu Jintao reached this point in his speech, tears streamed down his face, and his voice was choked with emotion, making it difficult for him to continue. The elders present were silent, and Wen Jiabao was also seen shedding tears.

Whether this meeting of elders actually took place remains unconfirmed. However, it is widely known how Xi Jinping has repaid Hu Jintao's kindness with betrayal.

When Hu Jintao handed over power to Xi Jinping, he did so in a manner described as 'naked retirement,' transferring all party, government, and military authority, which earned him praise for his 'high moral integrity.' At the 20th National Congress, Xi Jinping publicly removed Hu Jintao from the venue, a significant humiliation for his 'benefactor.'

Recently, there have been rumors of divisions within the anti-Xi faction regarding their approach to dealing with Xi Jinping. Zhang Youxia advocates for a reckoning with Xi Jinping, while Hu Jintao emphasizes the importance of party unity and a safe, dignified retirement for Xi. Wang Yang shares a similar perspective to Hu Jintao, supporting a soft landing for Xi Jinping, whereas Hu Chunhua has remained silent on the matter. In contrast, Wen Jiabao backs Zhang Youxia's call for a reckoning with Xi Jinping.

Both Zhang Youxia and Wen Jiabao understand that Xi Jinping is ruthless and narrow-minded; if he is not decisively defeated in one fell swoop, he may join forces with other party members and look for an opportunity to retaliate. △