When Disasters Become Political Weapons in China
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Two deadly explosions. Dozens dead. Hundreds injured. But in China, major disasters often trigger more than safety investigations. They can reshape political careers, derail rising officials, and alter the balance of power inside the CCP. In this episode, we examine the Hunan fireworks factory explosion, the Shanxi coal mine disaster, the mystery surrounding the casualty figures, Xi Jinping's unusually rapid response, and why some China observers believe these tragedies became part of a much larger political struggle ahead of the CCP's next leadership transition.
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