Xi Jinping Readying to Counter a Military Coup

Former Chinese leader Mao Zedong (L) and his officially designated successor Lin Biao on July 29, 1971 at Beijing. China’s state-run media outlets recently condemned Lin’s alleged military coup plot against Mao. However, prior to Xi Jinping taking power, Chinese authorities had taken steps to restore Lin’s reputation. AFP via Getty Images

Commentary

Before discussing what’s happening with Party leader Xi Jinping, we need to look at a similar situation in China’s history.