Michael Zhuang

Beijing is promoting strong trade and registration figures after Hainan’s customs shift, but analysts say the numbers mask limited structural change.

Built to showcase innovation, the Shaanxi line struggled with low ridership and losses before quietly shutting down.

A wave of senior civilian and military purges points to political consolidation as Xi Jinping moves to secure another term, analysts say.

A renewed attack on two purged generals and calls for loyalty to Xi Jinping suggest unease inside the Chinese military after a rare top-level shake-up.

Insiders say elevated internal security measures were used after the removal of Zhang Youxia, showing fears of regime instability rather than external conflict.

Journalists pressed Beijing over the sudden fall of senior PLA leaders, but official silence and censorship only fueled further scrutiny.

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.

Insiders say widespread opposition, political purges, and logistical weaknesses undermine Beijing’s ability to launch a sustained attack on Taiwan.

Insiders say the widespread internal resistance and command dysfunction are a rejection of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authority.

Beijing is promoting strong trade and registration figures after Hainan’s customs shift, but analysts say the numbers mask limited structural change.

Built to showcase innovation, the Shaanxi line struggled with low ridership and losses before quietly shutting down.

A wave of senior civilian and military purges points to political consolidation as Xi Jinping moves to secure another term, analysts say.

A renewed attack on two purged generals and calls for loyalty to Xi Jinping suggest unease inside the Chinese military after a rare top-level shake-up.

Insiders say elevated internal security measures were used after the removal of Zhang Youxia, showing fears of regime instability rather than external conflict.

Journalists pressed Beijing over the sudden fall of senior PLA leaders, but official silence and censorship only fueled further scrutiny.

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.

Insiders say widespread opposition, political purges, and logistical weaknesses undermine Beijing’s ability to launch a sustained attack on Taiwan.

Insiders say the widespread internal resistance and command dysfunction are a rejection of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authority.