Zhang Youxia’s silent coup: The military moves that changed Beijing
Zhang Youxia’s silent coup: The military moves that changed Beijing
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Xi Jinping has faded. The Party is paralyzed. And one general is making his move. Zhang Youxia, once seen as a loyal deputy, is now acting like China’s Prigozhin—but smarter, quieter, and still inside the system. He’s pulled elite troops from Beijing, sidelined Xi’s allies, and taken control of the military machine. No speeches, no slogans—just orders. With the Fourth Plenum in limbo and party elders locked in deadlock, Zhang isn’t waiting for consensus. He’s rewriting the rules. This isn’t a coup that happened. It’s one that’s happening now—one quiet move at a time. And it’s far from over.
1. Zhang’s recent military maneuver
2. The CCP’s deadlock on succession
3. Zhang Youxia’s plan going forward
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