Coup In China? Social Media Spreading Rumors That Chinese President Xi Jinping Is Under House Arrest

Internet rumours of Xi Jinping removed in coup, no official word from Beijing © Provided by The Times of India 

Zee News: Military Coup in China, Xi Jinping under house arrest, General Li Qiaoming next President, say social media rumours 

Social media is abuzz with the rumours of Chinese President Xi Jinping being put under house arrest, and a possible coup taking place in the country, a week after two of its former minister were sentenced for corruption - a highly controversial decision in nation's history. 

As per the social media posts, many by experts across the fields from China itself, an unprecedented military movement was seen towards Xi Jinping's residence in Beijing. Military vehicles were seen making a movement close to Xi's residence. 

A few purported videos of such movements have also gone viral on social media. However, their is no official confirmation on the same. 

A number of social media users from China said that a coup was almost confirmed as the country, without giving any specific reason, cancelled over 9,000 domestic flights. 

Some even said that military chief General Li Qiaoming is set to become next President.  

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Update #1: Internet rumours of Xi Jinping removed in coup, no official word from Beijing (Times of India)

Update #2: Rumours swirl about coup against President Xi Jingping. Wishful thinking, say China experts (The Print)  

WNU editor: I have received a few emails on this subject today. All that I can say is that if Chinese President Xi was removed from power, that news would be spreading worldwide withing a few hours after his removal from power.