The new prophecy mentions that Xi will face a rebellion from the military and local warlords. The image shows the representatives of the Chinese military attending the Two Sessions in Beijing. (Video screenshot)
[People News] Currently, rumors are circulating overseas that the Chinese military is in turmoil, with internal struggles triggering a massive purge that has already brought down at least 43 senior military officials. Recently, the CCP officially announced the removal of Tang Yong, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission's (CMC) Discipline Inspection Commission, from his position as a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). In addition to those already rumored to have been affected—such as CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong, Rocket Force Commander Wang Houbin, Minister of National Defense Dong Jun, and former head of the CMC Logistics Support Department Zhao Keshi—the following figures have also reportedly been targeted:
Eastern Theater Command Commander Lin Xiangyang
Independent political commentator Cai Shenkun revealed that Lin Xiangyang, a former subordinate of He Weidong from the 31st Group Army, was suddenly arrested on the afternoon of March 24. The initial charge is allegedly leaking Taiwan Strait military operation plans. However, Cai believes the true reason may be linked to the downfall of CMC member and Director of the Political Work Department, Miao Hua. Xi Jinping reportedly sees Miao Hua’s faction as a threat to his control over the military. The purge has rapidly expanded, making the internal power struggle exceptionally brutal.
Lin Xiangyang has held several key positions, including: Deputy Commander of the 31st Group Army; Commander of the 47th, 82nd, and 72nd Group Armies; Deputy Commander of the Eastern Theater Command and Army Commander (April 2020); Commander of the Central Theater Command (August 2021) and promoted to general; Reassigned as Commander of the Eastern Theater Command (January 2022); Lin was last publicly seen on March 14 at the 20th anniversary event of the "Anti-Secession Law."
Former Southern Theater Commander Wang Xiubin
In August 2024, there was a high-level personnel reshuffle in the PLA. General Wu Yanan, who previously served in the Northern and Central Theater Commands, took over as the new Southern Theater Commander. However, the CCP did not explain Wang Xiubin’s removal or current whereabouts.
Like He Weidong, Miao Hua, and Lin Xiangyang, Wang Xiubin also served in the 31st Group Army. He was the unit’s deputy commander in 2013 and later ascended the ranks, holding positions in the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Theater Commands. His last public appearance was on April 30, 2024.
Western Theater Commander Wang Haijiang
Former Chinese media professional Zhao Lanjian posted on X (formerly Twitter) on March 26, claiming he obtained an exclusive list of recent purges, which included Western Theater Commander Wang Haijiang. Analysts believe this indicates that the purge has expanded beyond the 31st Group Army and is now affecting Xi Jinping’s own faction, severely undermining his grip on military power.
Wang Haijiang participated in the Sino-Vietnamese border conflict and held senior roles in the Tibet Military District during the 2016-2020 Sino-Indian standoff. Public records of his appearances are scarce, but he was last seen in state media in July 2022 when he accompanied Xi Jinping on an inspection of the Xinjiang Military District.
Former Army Political Commissar Qin Shutong
Rumors of Qin Shutong’s downfall first surfaced in September 2023. At that time, overseas social media sources cross-verified that Qin, then serving as the Army’s Political Commissar, had been placed under investigation. More recent reports suggest his purge is linked to Miao Hua, as he was considered part of He Weidong’s faction.
At the end of 2024, the Central Military Commission (CMC) held a ceremony at the Bayi Building in Beijing to promote officers to the rank of general. Newly appointed Army Political Commissar Chen Hui was awarded the rank of general. However, former Army Political Commissar Qin Shutong, Navy Political Commissar Yuan Huazhi, and Armed Police Commander Wang Chunning were absent from the event, fueling speculation that they were under investigation. Both Miao Hua and Qin Shutong hailed from the 31st Group Army and were considered Xi Jinping’s trusted commanders.
Qin Shutong was born in November 1963 in Jiangyan, Jiangsu Province. His military career began in the 12th Group Army of the Nanjing Military Region. Between July 2005 and December 2010, Miao Hua served as the Political Commissar of the 12th Group Army. During that period, Qin held positions such as Political Commissar of the 2nd Armored Division and Deputy Director of the Political Department of the 12th Group Army.
In March 2013, Qin was appointed Director of the Political Department of the 31st Group Army. In July 2014, he was promoted to Deputy Political Commissar of the 31st Group Army. From September 2015 to March 2017, he served as the Political Commissar of the 1st Group Army in the Nanjing Military Region.
During the same period, He Weidong rose through the ranks in the Nanjing Military Region: January 2013: Promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff of the Nanjing Military Region; July 2013: Appointed Commander of the Jiangsu Provincial Military District; March 2014: Appointed Commander of the Shanghai Garrison Command; May 2016: Transferred to the Western Theater Command as Deputy Commander and Army Commander.
Qin Shutong and He Weidong had long-standing ties in the Nanjing Military Region. Given He Weidong’s reported downfall, Qin’s investigation follows a logical pattern. In the past several months, there has been no mention of Qin Shutong in official CCP or PLA media reports.
Former Army Commander Han Weiguo
On December 28, 2024, Han Lianchao, Vice Chairman of Citizen Power, posted on X, citing insider sources that former PLA Army Commander Han Weiguo had been detained. He also shared a leaked image stating: "Yesterday afternoon, immediately after the National Committee of the CPPCC session ended, former Army Commander (General) and current Vice Chairman of the CPPCC's Proposal Committee Han Weiguo was taken away on the spot. Many committee members witnessed the entire event."
On January 1, 2025, independent political commentator Cai Shenkun also confirmed in his media program that Han Weiguo was indeed under investigation. Notably, he did not appear at Beijing’s New Year’s Eve tea party for retired senior generals on December 31, 2024.
Han Weiguo, born in January 1956, has held several positions, including Deputy Battalion Commander of the 273rd Regiment of the 91st Division of the 31st Army, Deputy Division Commander of the 271st Regiment of the 91st Division, and Deputy Chief of Staff of the 31st Army. In 2003, he became the Chief of Staff of the Army, and in 2005, he was promoted to Deputy Corps Commander.
During Han Weiguo's time as Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Corps Commander of the 31st Army, He Weidong held various positions, including Chief of Staff of the 91st Division of the 31st Army, Commander of the 92nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade, and Commander of the 86th Mechanized Infantry Division. He Weidong served under Han Weiguo during these years.
From April 2008 to December 2013, Han Weiguo served as the Commander of the 12th Group Army of the Nanjing Military Region. During this time, He Weidong also held positions within the Nanjing Military Region.
The recent oustings of Miao Hua and Tang Yong, along with the confirmed removal of CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong—verified by U.S. officials—alongside Lin Xiangyang, Wang Houbin, Qin Shutong, Wang Xiubin, Han Weiguo, and Zhao Keshi, signal the dismantling of Xi Jinping’s core military leadership. Reports suggest that over 100 generals linked to Fujian factions have been investigated, leading to speculation that Xi’s military power is in a state of collapse.
Political commentator Li Dayu stated in his media program that many of these officials were from the 31st Group Army, making the internal power struggle within the PLA appear exceptionally complex. Analysts argue that whether Xi Jinping is deliberately removing his own trusted commanders or facing resistance from anti-Xi factions trying to undermine him, the current situation reflects deep divisions within the CCP. Zhao Lanjian emphasized that his long-term intelligence investigations confirm that these high-ranking officials have either been removed, arrested, or placed under investigation. Regardless of which faction is prevailing, the intense power struggle at the highest levels of the CCP and PLA indicates that the internal conflict has reached a life-and-death stage.
Naturally, this is not the full list of purged senior PLA officers, as there are even more high-ranking officials rumored to have been removed. Due to space limitations, the next article will continue the analysis.
(To be continued...)
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