Beijing’s Power Struggle: Why Xi Must “Produce” the General

Beijing’s Power Struggle: Why Xi Must “Produce” the General

Feb 20, 2026 - 10:51
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Where is Zhang Youxia—and why does Beijing need to “produce” him? Weeks after the shock inside the PLA’s top command, officials still won’t say where he is, how he was taken, or which agency is in charge. This episode explains why the silence matters: Xi Jinping’s move crossed long-standing rules, rattled military morale, and split elite factions. With the Two Sessions approaching, pressure is building—turning a missing-general mystery into a regime-level power struggle.

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