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China purges nine senior military officials ahead of pivotal Two Sessions
world2 days ago

China purges nine senior military officials ahead of pivotal Two Sessions

China's National People's Congress Standing Committee announced the removal of nine military officials from its lawmakers list ahead of the upcoming Two Sessions, part of Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has seen hundreds removed in recent years. The nine join a wave of purges including PLA Ground Force commander Li Qiaoming, former PLA Navy commander Shen Jinlong, and Sun Shaochong (former Inner Mongolia party chief), following the earlier removal of top general Zhang Youxia. The moves are viewed as efforts to consolidate power before Beijing’s annual meetings (March 4–11), when the government will outline its five-year plan and economic targets.

via BBC|
#anti-corruption#china#military-purges
Xi’s Military Cleanout Sparks PLA Readiness Questions
world3 days ago

Xi’s Military Cleanout Sparks PLA Readiness Questions

A CSIS report says Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption purge has touched the PLA’s upper ranks, with dozens purged since 2022 (36 generals and lieutenant generals officially; about 65 more missing or purged). In total, around half of the PLA’s top leadership positions have been affected, and 56 deputy theater commanders have been purged. Experts warn the purge could undermine readiness for complex operations, including a potential Taiwan invasion, as newer leaders may lack combat experience. Some see the purge as tightening Xi’s control and deterrence, but others caution it could hamper crisis management until the new leadership gains battlefield experience. The long-term impact depends on how quickly promoted officers gain necessary exposure and competence.

via CNN|
#china#military-purge#pla
Beijing eyes Airbus expansion with up to 120 jets, Merz says
world3 days ago

Beijing eyes Airbus expansion with up to 120 jets, Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Beijing that China will place a larger order for Airbus jets—up to 120 additional aircraft—as part of his visit to deepen Sino-German ties, meeting Xi Jinping and Li Qiang. He urged a balanced, fair partnership and a level playing field for German firms, with the trip also including a stop in Hangzhou to engage tech firms like Unitree Robotics.

via Euronews.com|
#airbus#china#germany
Xi’s Purges Rewire the PLA, Raising Taiwan War Risk in the Medium Term
world4 days ago

Xi’s Purges Rewire the PLA, Raising Taiwan War Risk in the Medium Term

Xi Jinping’s purge of senior PLA officers has disrupted the high command and delayed near-term war planning, but it may foster a new generation of capable commanders and a firmer party-led military that could push toward a Taiwan showdown in the late 2020s to early 2030s; long-term risk depends on the civilian successor and how deterrence messaging influences Xi’s calculus more than battlefield might.

via War on the Rocks|
#cross-strait#deterrence#pla-purges
Xi's Beijing Effect: Allies Flock In, Leverage Kept Quiet
world10 days ago

Xi's Beijing Effect: Allies Flock In, Leverage Kept Quiet

Western allies are traveling to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping, illustrating China’s growing diplomatic pull without visibly pressuring partners. The piece notes China’s ceremonial power projection (the honour guard) and argues Beijing hasn’t yet used its leverage over these states, signaling a patient, influence-first approach that could reshape international alignments.

via The Economist|
#beijing#china-diplomacy#international-relations
Xi's Rewired PLA: A New Generation Under Party Control
world12 days ago

Xi's Rewired PLA: A New Generation Under Party Control

Analysts argue Xi Jinping has centralized control of the PLA, purged top officers like Zhang Youxia, and steered the military toward a generation of commanders loyal to the Party. While this may dampen near-term readiness for a Taiwan operation, it could produce a more cohesive, risk-aware and appetite-for-force decision-making in the longer term, potentially increasing regional volatility by the early 2030s as a tightly controlled command seeks to act with less internal dissent.

via UnHerd|
#china-military#military-reform#pla
Trump–Xi Call Hits Iran, Taiwan, and Trade in Broad Diplomatic Exchange
world24 days ago

Trump–Xi Call Hits Iran, Taiwan, and Trade in Broad Diplomatic Exchange

Trump and Xi held an 'excellent' call on Iran’s crisis and US-led efforts to isolate Tehran, plus trade, Taiwan, and Ukraine; Washington has threatened a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. Beijing did not confirm an April visit and reaffirmed its stance on Taiwan, while the talks also touched on energy and agricultural ties and Oman‑mediated discussions with Iran.

via Euronews.com|
#iran#taiwan#trump
Trump touts positive Xi call as April Beijing visit looms
national-security24 days ago

Trump touts positive Xi call as April Beijing visit looms

Trump called his Wednesday morning conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping “very positive,” saying the two discussed trade topics (soybeans, oil, gas), the Russia-Ukraine war, and Iran, and he plans to visit Beijing in April (though China did not confirm). Beijing, while noting Trump’s apparent respect for Xi, warned Washington to exercise extreme caution on Taiwan arms sales, underscoring persistent tensions even as the tone appears more conciliatory and diplomacy continues.

via The Washington Post|
#diplomacy#donald-trump#national-security
Xi’s Purges Hollow Out China’s Military High Command
world26 days ago

Xi’s Purges Hollow Out China’s Military High Command

Xi Jinping’s sweeping three-year purge has ousted or disappeared most of the PLA’s top commanders on the Central Military Commission and theater commands, leaving a leadership vacuum with only a handful in active roles. Analysts warn the disruption could threaten readiness as Xi seeks a fourth term and must assemble trusted replacements.

via The New York Times|
#central-military-commission#leadership-vacuum#military-purges