Tag: Xi Jinping
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Secrets, Scandal and Nuclear Treason: Inside Xi’s Military Purge
Overview: A High-Stakes Housecleaning China’s leadership has long kept the inner workings of the military tightly guarded. In recent years, President Xi Jinping has undertook a sweeping reform of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), publicly framed as a modernization effort but widely interpreted by analysts as a decisive purge aimed at consolidating control over the…
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Secrets, scandal and ‘nuclear treason’: inside Xi’s military purge
Background: a sweeping reshuffle beneath a高-stakes veneer The phrase “military purge” conjures images of dramatic leadership changes, rapid removals, and strategic realignments. In China, where the PLA’s political role is entwined with the party’s grip on power, a purge at the top ranks signals more than routine personnel shifts. Analysts say it reflects a calculated…
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No absolute relationships: What makes China’s probe of top general Zhang Youxia unusual and remarkable
Overview: A remarkable probe at the top of China’s military The investigation into China’s highest-ranking general, Zhang Youxia, has sparked wide attention as one of the most unusual episodes in the country’s ongoing military overhaul. Known for his close ties to President Xi Jinping, Zhang’s position—part of the inner core of the People’s Liberation Army…
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No Absolute Relationships: What Makes China’s Probe of Top General Zhang Youxia Unusual and Remarkable
Introduction: A rare probe of China’s top military figure China’s ongoing military shake-up has taken an unexpected turn with the investigation of general Zhang Youxia, a towering figure in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a trusted ally of President Xi Jinping. The case is striking not only because of Zhang’s high rank but also…
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No Absolute Relationships: Why China’s Probe of General Zhang Youxia Is Unusual and Remarkable
Overview: A High-Profile Shake-Up in China’s Military The ongoing investigation into General Zhang Youxia, China’s highest-ranking military officer, has sent ripples through Beijing’s power structure. In a system where loyalty, rank, and closeness to President Xi Jinping often insulate leaders from scrutiny, Zhang’s probe stands out as a rare and conspicuous move. Analysts describe it…
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China’s Military Purge Reaches the Top as High-Rying General Is Under Investigation
Overview: A Move That Signals a Broad Anti-Corruption Drive The announcement that China’s highest-ranking general has been placed under investigation marks a historic moment in President Xi Jinping’s ongoing effort to reform the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Described by the Defense Ministry as a case of “grave violations of discipline and the law,” the probe…
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China’s Highest-Ranking General Removed as Xi’s Military Purge Reaches the Top
Introduction: A Turn in China’s Military Crackdown The Chinese Defense Ministry announced that China’s highest-ranking general, second only to President Xi Jinping in the military command structure, has been placed under investigation. The accused figure faces charges of “grave violations of discipline and the law.” This development marks a dramatic escalation of Xi’s ongoing effort…
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China’s Military Purge Reaches Top Ranks as General Is Under Investigation
Overview: A Purge at the Highest Levels The Chinese Defense Ministry announced that China’s highest-ranking general, second only to President Xi Jinping in military command, has been placed under investigation for “grave violations of discipline and the law.” This development signals that Xi Jinping’s ongoing broader campaign to tighten control over the People’s Liberation Army…
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Canada and China Strike a New Strategic Partnership Amid Global Shifts
Overview: A Turn in Canada-China Ties The Canadian prime minister, in a landmark visit to Beijing, announced a “new strategic partnership” with China amid what he described as evolving global realities. The talks, the first by a Canadian leader in eight years, were held with President Xi Jinping and took place against the backdrop of…
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Canada’s Mark Carney to Meet Xi Jinping in Beijing: A Diplomatic Test for Beijing’s Global Influence
Introduction: A High-Stakes Meeting in Beijing Canada’s former central banker and influential commentator, Mark Carney, is set to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing. While Carney is not a sitting prime minister, his role as a negotiator, mediator, and adviser places him at the center of a delicate moment in Canada–China relations. The meeting signals Canada’s…