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2 Factions, 1 Leader, and Flawed Character Within China’s Military

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2 Factions, 1 Leader, and Flawed Character Within China’s Military
Chinese security guards watch delegates during Chinese leader Xi Jinping's speech at the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2017. Fred Dufour/AFP via Getty Images
Charles Davis
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been experiencing its share of leadership changes. Some may be for the good of the organization, while others might be more aligned with the interests of Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping.

Charles Davis
Charles Davis
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Charles Davis is a military veteran and lecturer with an intelligence background. His military awards include: two Bronze Star Service Medals, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, NATO Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Saudi Arabia Liberation Medal, and Kuwait Liberation Medal.