Xi’s Military Purge Signals a New Era of CCP Control
Chinese leader Xi Jinping orchestrated a dramatic purge of the PLA’s top leadership by removing Zhang Youxia from the Central Military Commission, signaling a ruthless consolidation of power and a plan to remake the military with tighter political control ahead of the next party congress; the move may lead to civilian appointees on the CMC and underscores Xi’s intent to ready the force for potential Taiwan contingencies while tightening his grip on China’s armed forces.
