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Xi Jinping's Strategic Military Purges: Reshaping China's Armed Forces Through Loyalty and Control
Nov 03, 2025 08:52 pm CST
An analysis of Xi Jinping's unprecedented military purges in China, examining how he has systematically removed senior officers to consolidate power, address corruption, and maintain absolute control over the People's Liberation Army despite potential impacts on combat readiness and succession planning.
China Accelerates Tech Self-Reliance Strategy in New Five-Year Plan Amid US Trade Tensions
Oct 23, 2025 06:44 pm CST
China's Communist Party unveils plans to prioritize technological self-reliance in its latest five-year development strategy, responding to increasing US restrictions on high-tech exports. As Xi Jinping prepares to meet with Trump in South Korea, analysts suggest China is strengthening domestic capabilities to counter external pressures while also announcing significant military leadership changes.
China Expels Top General He Weidong and Eight Military Officials in Major Anti-Corruption Crackdown
Oct 18, 2025 05:34 pm CST
China's Defense Ministry has announced the expulsion of Vice-Chair He Weidong of the Central Military Commission along with eight other senior military officials due to serious corruption allegations. The unprecedented purge targets some of the highest-ranking officers in China's military establishment just days before a major Communist Party meeting, highlighting President Xi Jinping's ongoing efforts to maintain discipline and loyalty within the armed forces.