Xi’s Purge of Top General Sends China’s Military Into Uncharted Waters

Xi’s Removal of Top Generals Rooted in Disagreements Over China’s Future, Analyst Says

The sudden removal of two of China’s most senior military officials has raised questions about Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s control over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and exposed what some insiders describe as a long-term power struggle at the top of the military command. On Jan. 24, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) announced the removal of Zhang Youxia, the first-ranked vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), along with CMC…

Xi’s military purges are less about China’s strategic goals, more about party control

Xi Jinping appears to be executing a modern version of Mao Zedong’s dictum of “cleaning the house before inviting guests”.

Xi’s purge of top general sends China’s military into uncharted waters

Zhang Youxia’s downfall raises questions about PLA’s readiness for conflict over Taiwan