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The most important general of the armed forces suddenly deposed, it is a demonstration of power by head of state Xi. It throws a spotlight on China's opaque power apparatus - and on Xi's military ambitions. By Jörg Endriss [more]]>
Will China’s Latest Purge Come for Xi Jinping?
On Saturday, China’s top general, Zhang Youxia—long perceived to be one of Xi Jinping’s greatest and most trusted allies—experienced a stunning fall from grace. The 75–year-old vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) was removed from his post and accused of corruption. Even worse, Chinese authorities say they suspect him of betraying Xi himself.In another stunning revelation soon after his removal, The Wall Street Journal reported…
China’s Military Shake-Up Fuels Coup Speculation as State Media Issues Rare Rebuke
The sudden downfall of two of China’s most senior military officials has triggered an intense response from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) propaganda outlets, fueling speculation among China analysts and observers that the purge may be linked to an attempted challenge to Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authority. On Jan. 24, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced that Zhang Youxia, a Politburo member and vice chairman of the Central M…
An investigation is underway against Xi Jinping's deputy in the supreme command of the Chinese military. The reasons are only speculation for now. Si doesn't seem to trust them anymore.
Xi Jinping has been purging in his army for two years. On Saturday 24 January, the Ministry of Defence announced the indictment of the country's most powerful general, Zhang Youxia, who would also be one of the president's relatives. A new demonstration of force for the head of state that thus reaffirms his all-power.
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