Hu Jintao, now 84, has not made a verified public appearance since December 2022, when he attended Jiang Zemin’s funeral ceremonies alongside other senior figures. Official accounts at the time cited health reasons for his escorted exit from the 20th Party Congress, and subsequent major events—including the September 2025 Victory Day parade and the August 2026 centenary memorial for Jiang—have proceeded without him. State media and international reporting have noted his consistent absence from ceremonial gatherings where other retired leaders such as Wen Jiabao have appeared. While some diaspora outlets have referenced possible recent acknowledgments or sightings tied to factional dynamics, these claims lack corroboration from primary Chinese sources or independent verification. At advanced age and with a long period of seclusion, the likelihood of a public appearance before year-end remains low according to trader consensus reflected in current pricing.