01.09.2026 17:11
Striking moments occurred during Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State Meeting. A photographer who wanted to capture the Chinese leader up close was forcibly removed from his position by Xi Jinping's personal security guards. The moments when the photographer was pulled back by the guards were captured on camera second by second.
A photographer trying to approach Xi Jinping faced intervention from the Chinese leader's security guards. The images of the incident in Bishkek drew attention.
HARD INTERVENTION AGAINST THE PHOTOGRAPHER
The photographer, who wanted to get a close view of Xi Jinping, was not allowed to advance further. Officials on the security team forcefully pulled the photographer back and removed him from the area where the Chinese leader was present. During the guards' intervention, the photographer was seen being pulled back and removed from his spot. The incident was recorded second by second by cameras following the leaders' arrival in Bishkek.
GUARDS DRAGGED HIM AWAY
In the images, the guards are seen taking action immediately after the photographer approaches Xi Jinping. The security team dragged the photographer back and removed him from the security perimeter. The fast and harsh nature of the intervention became the most striking part of the footage.