China’s Military Purge, Xi’s Close Ally Ousted, Xi in a Life-or-Death Showdown with the Princelings

China’s Military Purge, Xi’s Close Ally Ousted, Xi in a Life-or-Death Showdown with the Princelings

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Before the Fourth Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), rumors spread about Xi Jinping’s diminishing power. As his close ally, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission He Weidong, was arrested and went missing, another close associate, Chinese politician and economist Liu He’s son, Liu Tianran, was reportedly under investigation.

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