Zhang Youxia

As Beijing urges readiness for Taiwan conflict, China’s veterans cite broken promises, financial strain, and growing disillusionment.

A rare joint appearance by two Politburo members at a Party-building session is seen by insiders as reinforcing loyalty to Xi’s leadership.

After accusing two top officers of undermining CCP leader Xi Jinping’s authority, Beijing now appears to be pursuing bribery charges instead.

‘The instability within the military might be Xi Jinping’s greatest fear,’ a China expert says.

The video is expected to resonate well with Chinese military personnel amid the internal turmoil caused by the purge, analysts said.

No full generals appeared at the Beijing gathering, highlighting ongoing purges and strain within the CCP’s military leadership.

More than two dozen senior officials have been investigated in 2026, pointing to heightened discipline and power realignments within the CCP.

The main goal of the meeting was to legitimize Xi Jinping’s purge of Gen. Zhang Youxia, but this met with resistance, analysts said.

Xi Jinping’s purge of top generals met with resistance within the Party. He hopes boosting his international image will help stabilize his power, analysts say.

The episode marks a rare instance in which China’s congress did not move in lockstep with Xi’s political agenda on a high-stakes personnel matter.

A key security post was filled shortly before two top generals fell, a move analysts say points to advance preparations for an internal struggle.

Insiders say the sidelining of Central Military Commission vice chairmen is disrupting command routines and slowing execution across the PLA.

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.

Xi’s purge has created a vacuum in the PLA’s top leadership and significantly weakened its capabilities and his own control of the military, analysts said.

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.

As Beijing urges readiness for Taiwan conflict, China’s veterans cite broken promises, financial strain, and growing disillusionment.

A rare joint appearance by two Politburo members at a Party-building session is seen by insiders as reinforcing loyalty to Xi’s leadership.

After accusing two top officers of undermining CCP leader Xi Jinping’s authority, Beijing now appears to be pursuing bribery charges instead.

‘The instability within the military might be Xi Jinping’s greatest fear,’ a China expert says.

The video is expected to resonate well with Chinese military personnel amid the internal turmoil caused by the purge, analysts said.

No full generals appeared at the Beijing gathering, highlighting ongoing purges and strain within the CCP’s military leadership.

More than two dozen senior officials have been investigated in 2026, pointing to heightened discipline and power realignments within the CCP.

The main goal of the meeting was to legitimize Xi Jinping’s purge of Gen. Zhang Youxia, but this met with resistance, analysts said.

Xi Jinping’s purge of top generals met with resistance within the Party. He hopes boosting his international image will help stabilize his power, analysts say.

The episode marks a rare instance in which China’s congress did not move in lockstep with Xi’s political agenda on a high-stakes personnel matter.

A key security post was filled shortly before two top generals fell, a move analysts say points to advance preparations for an internal struggle.

Insiders say the sidelining of Central Military Commission vice chairmen is disrupting command routines and slowing execution across the PLA.

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.

Xi’s purge has created a vacuum in the PLA’s top leadership and significantly weakened its capabilities and his own control of the military, analysts said.

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.