Chinese President's aide stopped from entering BRICS venue

Published August 24th, 2023 - 11:00 GMT
Chinese President Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd R) introduces South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (R) to members of his cabinet during his visit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on August 22, 2023. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP)

ALBAWABA - The Chinese President Xi Jinping's aide was stopped by BRICS security forces from entering the venue sparking debate about the reason behind banning him from the summit in South Africa. 

A video has rapidly spread showing the Chinese president entering the venue of the BRICS summit when his aide was seen walking fast trying to catch Xi.

When the security guards forcibly banned Xi's aid from entering the BRICS venue and closed the door after the Chinese President's entrance.

What was more questionable was the reaction from Xi Jinping, as he first was seen walking through the door with the guards and later on he turned his face when the security forces banned his aide from catching him.

The Chinese president then seemed careless as he turned again and continued his path as if nothing happened.

Xi arrived in Johannesburg on Monday for the annual BRICS summit of major emerging economies.