Why does Xi Jinping feel threatened by his close aids?

Why does Xi Jinping feel threatened by his close aids?

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The current state of Chinese politics is precarious. In the past few months, we've seen unusual deaths in the top echelon of the CCP: the death of former premier Li Keqiang, the death of Xi's former chief body guard, Wang Shaojun, and the alleged death of foreign minister Qin Gang. There was also the downfall of the defense minister and the rocket force. Each event is shrouded in mystery, and their connections are even more obscure. How should we interpret the series of events? What's going on inside Zhongnanhai? 


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