The sudden purge of senior generals has raised concerns among analysts about factional conflict and weakening command authority within the nation’s army.
Insiders say the removal of two senior generals reflects internal resistance over Taiwan strategy, pandemic leadership, and Xi’s tightening grip on the PLA.
A Chinese state media outlet’s unusually harsh language after the purge has drawn scrutiny from analysts watching for signs of instability in the armed forces.
The sudden purge of senior generals has raised concerns among analysts about factional conflict and weakening command authority within the nation’s army.
Insiders say the removal of two senior generals reflects internal resistance over Taiwan strategy, pandemic leadership, and Xi’s tightening grip on the PLA.
A Chinese state media outlet’s unusually harsh language after the purge has drawn scrutiny from analysts watching for signs of instability in the armed forces.