Xi vs Princelings: China’s war posture is not what it seems

Xi vs Princelings: China’s war posture is not what it seems

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Amid intense power struggles with opposition forces, Xi Jinping’s plan for Taiwan has shifted. He is suddenly apprehensive about launching a military attack. Why? Because the red princelings are scheming to use war as a means to seize power and unseat him. There appears to be a reversal of roles—Xi is anti-war, while his enemies are pro-war. This odd development nonetheless explains the PLA’s continued aggressive behavior, even as Xi loses control over his military.

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