I don't know. My links with China watchers have come up with all kinds of conspiracy theories, and I have no idea. I'm not sure in the end that it's that important. It could have been a signal that times have changed, but it equally could have been that Hu Jintao was having a senior's moment and was just helped off. I have no idea. I don't think in the big scheme of things it's that important, quite honestly.
On October 25th, 2022. See this statement in context.