The Purge Deepens: Xi Jinping’s Military Reshuffling Reveals Broader Vulnerabilities

10 months ago

While taking note of the fact that some experts see the recent surge of removal from office for corruption etc of some of President Xi Jinping’s known close associates and loyalists as his loss of grip on power, Ashu Maan* argues that the purges may indicate that Xi’s paranoia about potential challenges to his authority has intensified as China faces economic challenges and international isolation, adding that the prioritization of political loyalty over professional competence may compromise the PLA’s effectiveness as a fighting force.

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