After the Beijing Military Parade, Xi Yuanping Makes a High-Profile Appearance — Helping His Brother, But Ended Up Messing It Up?

Before the military parade scheduled for September 3, Beijing had already enforced stringent lockdown measures, with security personnel positioned every three steps and guards every five steps, creating an atmosphere of tension throughout the city. (Video screenshot)

[People News] During this year’s Beijing military parade, Xi Jinping became the centre of attention, but not because of his speech on Tiananmen Gate or while inspecting the troops. Instead, the moment that shocked the world was when he and Putin were caught chatting about organ transplants as a way to achieve immortality and live to 150. After the parade, a group photo and related videos of more than a hundred Chinese Communist Party “Second Red Generation” (children of top CCP leaders) gathering were leaked. At this gathering, Xi Jinping’s younger brother, Xi Yuanping, stepped into the spotlight, seemingly acting in place of his elder brother to host and win over these Red descendants.

Reportedly, the photos were taken on the day of the September 3 parade, at the VIP Guesthouse Hotel in Beijing. In the video, Xi Yuanping was clearly active on-site as the host. He was seen pushing a wheelchair with a woman seated in it — that woman was Li Min, Mao Zedong’s daughter. Li Min, daughter of Mao and He Zizhen, is 89 years old this year. She retired from the PLA General Political Department back in 1996 and currently enjoys vice-military-region-level retirement benefits.

When the group photo was taken, Xi Yuanping pushed Li Min into the centre of the front row — the “C position.” He himself stood directly behind, in the second row, also in the centre. The intention was obvious: a symbolic passing of the torch, showing that Mao’s mantle had been transferred to the Xi family.

And in fact, that’s the reality. Having endured the hammer of socialism and the Cultural Revolution’s persecution, Xi Jinping remains unshakably loyal, following Mao’s line to the letter, dragging China’s economy, domestic governance, and foreign policy into utter chaos.

The group photo shows that most of those present were Mao loyalists.

Those attending included Mao Zedong’s daughter Li Min; Zhou Enlai’s niece Zhou Bingde; Liu Shaoqi’s daughter Liu Ting; Zhu De’s grandson Zhu Heping; Deng Xiaoping’s daughter Deng Nan; Chen Yun’s daughter Chen Weili; Dong Biwu’s daughter Dong Liangcui; Yang Shangkun’s son Yang Shaoming; Ren Bishi’s daughter Ren Yuanfang; Zhang Wentian’s granddaughter Zhang Dongnian; plus Song Renqiong’s daughter Song Qin; Wang Jiaxiang’s grandson Wang Guanglong; Hu Qiaomu’s daughter Hu Muying; Ye Jianying’s daughter Ye Xiangzhen, and others.

Chen Yi’s son Chen Haosu even recited a poem praising the military parade, while Xi Yuanping busied himself coordinating things and leading the crowd in applause and cheers.

Some netizens sighed that the “Second Red Generation” has completely degenerated. Others remarked that while there are internal differences among them, they ultimately regard the military as their private guard-dog — one that, in the end, protects their mafia-like clan.

Many Red descendants also shared their supposed joy and pride on social media. On September 7, Li Yabin — son of founding PLA general Li Tianyou — posted on his WeChat public account 38th Army Soul several photos from the September 3 commemoration, including the aforementioned group photo. He confirmed the location as the VIP Guesthouse Hotel in Beijing.

Li Yabin also shared photos with others, including Ren Yuanfang (Ren Bishi’s daughter), Yang Dongming (Yang Chengwu’s son), Song Baiyi (Song Shilun’s daughter), Xu Xiaoyan (Xu Xiangqian’s son), Su Rongsheng (Su Yu’s son), Chen Zhishu (Chen Geng’s son), and Ukele (son of Ulanhu).

Independent commentator Cai Shenkun wrote on X (Sept 6) that the group photo showed “the Eight Banner descendants” clustering around the Xi brothers, continuing to enjoy wealth and privilege, so long as they pledged loyalty to “Core Xi” and supported Xi family rule.

Political commentator Chen Pokong said on his media program that Xi Yuanping’s central position in the photo signified that he had united the Red Second Generation and the princeling faction around him. But in reality, he argued, this was not the case.

Chen analysed that several important princelings were absent from the gathering, clearly boycotting it. Notably missing were Liu Yuan (son of Liu Shaoqi), Deng Pufang (son of Deng Xiaoping), and Hu Deping (son of Hu Yaobang).

Australian-based scholar Yuan Hongbing, who has ties with CCP insiders, previously revealed that Liu Yuan has been involved in behind-the-scenes organising of anti-Xi efforts among Red Second Generation figures. According to him, there are now three forces inside the CCP: one led by Hu Deping and Liu Yuan; another led by Deng Pufang; and a Maoist hard-left faction. Their aim is to use political manoeuvres to prevent Xi Jinping from seeking reappointment at the 21st Party Congress.

Some believe that, although normally low-key, Xi Yuanping handled this Red descendants’ reception on behalf of his brother. Regardless of whether these figures truly back Xi Jinping, the fact that they showed up at the viewing stands and parade at least symbolically demonstrated support for Xi.

But Chen Pokong argued the opposite — that Xi Yuanping’s event actually backfired. The grand show turned into an embarrassing flop: a Red Second Generation gathering filled with insignificant people who have no real impact on politics.

Usually a behind-the-scenes figure, Xi Yuanping suddenly stepped into the spotlight. What role was he playing?

Although Xi Yuanping stays away from politics, he remains a symbolic representative of the Xi family on major family occasions. At official commemorations of their father, Xi Zhongxun, he has been the family’s spokesperson. Reportedly, he controls the Xi family’s base in Shaanxi as a behind-the-scenes operator with significant influence. Like most princelings, he is also said to be thriving in the business world.

Earlier this year, after rumours of Xi Jinping facing a power crisis spread, overseas blogger “Old Lantern” claimed that Xi Yuanping had relayed information through a mainland businessman, seeking to clarify his relationship with his brother. According to him, many mistakenly think he is involved in Xi Jinping’s governance, but in fact, he has never participated in politics and has no interest in doing so. His role, he said, is more of a family coordinator than a political player.

Xi Yuanping allegedly emphasised that his participation is limited to memorial events for their father, Xi Zhongxun, unrelated to current politics. Personally, he said, he firmly supports reform and opening-up and opposes any regression. He also revealed that Xi Jinping knows his views, and that the brothers have had little contact in recent years, meeting only briefly at family gatherings. Their distance, he stressed, is not due to conflict but because of their differing roles.

These claims remain unverified.

However, it is said that before Xi Jinping rose to power, Xi Yuanping helped maintain ties with the Ye Jianying family, while their eldest sister Xi Qiaoqiao managed relationships in Beijing.

This time, was Xi Yuanping merely a bystander, serving as a polite host for the Red descendants — or was he actively helping his brother rally their support? Either way, the conclusion is clear: if Xi Jinping loses his throne, the Xi family’s power, status, and wealth will vanish with it.

(First published by People News) △