Trump's 'Bomb Beijing' Statement Goes Viral Again: Is Xi Jinping Set to Announce His Resignation?

Dark clouds hang over Tiananmen Square in Beijing. (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

[People News]  The recent U.S. military airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran have sparked significant international attention. Many netizens have recalled that last year, Trump publicly declared that if the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were to invade Taiwan, he would bomb Beijing. Furthermore, on the 23rd, the State Council Information Office of China announced a press conference scheduled for the 24th to outline the overall arrangements for the so-called 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance. Overseas commentator Xiao Shuo interpreted this as a potential indication that Xi Jinping may officially announce his resignation on June 24, with the military parade led by Zhang Youxia serving as a crucial indicator.

According to reports from Sound of Hope TV, the recent U.S. military actions against Iran have reminded many of Trump's previous hardline rhetoric. During a fundraising event in his campaign, Trump stated that if the CCP invaded Taiwan during his presidency, he would bomb Beijing. He also mentioned that if the Russia-Ukraine conflict occurred while he was in office, he would bomb Moscow immediately upon Russia's invasion.

Now, with Trump taking decisive action against Iran, many netizens are engaging in discussions about the implications. Particularly after the phrase 'bomb Beijing' resurfaced, netizens have remarked that Iran has already paved the way for the CCP.

Some netizens humorously noted that Iran said, 'China, take note, I’m only demonstrating once.' Others expressed that if such a scenario were to occur, they hope Trump will indeed follow through on his promises.

Additionally, according to a report from the Chinese Communist Party's official media outlet, Xinhua News, on the 23rd, the State Council Information Office of the Communist Party of China is set to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on June 24. Hu Heping, the deputy minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party, along with others, will outline the overall arrangements for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War and the global anti-fascist war, and will take questions from reporters on site.

Overseas commentator Xiaoshuojia has released an exclusive analysis suggesting that this could indicate Xi Jinping's resignation announcement on June 24. The key indicator will be whether the military parade is led by Zhang Youxia or Xi Jinping.

Xiaoshuojia believes that this press conference may mark a significant moment, signalling Xi Jinping's potential resignation. He noted that during the 70th anniversary in 2015, the military parade was personally overseen by Xi Jinping. If this year's parade is instead led by Zhang Youxia, the vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, it could be interpreted as a severe blow to Xi Jinping's political career.

Furthermore, Xiaoshuojia emphasised that Xi Jinping has not participated in any military activities for the past six months, while the purging actions led by Zhang Youxia continue. Several high-ranking military officials have been dismissed, indicating a substantial shift in the power dynamics.

He also pointed out that on the same day, the front page of the People's Daily featured several retrospective articles reflecting on Xi Jinping's past statements and theories, including discussions on financial issues in Fujian and the importance of securing China's rice bowl. These articles seem to prepare the public for his potential political exit, which is quite symbolic given the imminent changes among the Communist Party's senior leadership.

The Communist Party is currently facing a significant transformation. Will Xi Jinping still preside over this year's September 3 military parade? △