On April 21, 2025, He Jingshu, the wife of former Singapore Prime Minister Li Xianlong, shared an article on Facebook that claims Xi Jinping has always behaved like a gang leader during his 12 years in power. (Internet screenshot)
[People News] On February 28, the United States and Israel conducted a large-scale air operation against Iran, resulting in the deaths of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and 40 senior commanders, which nearly obliterated Iran's military leadership. The recent developments in Iran have triggered extensive discussions, with even mainland self-media openly stating that if the Iranian regime is ultimately overthrown, the Chinese Communist Party will face multiple crises.
On March 1, Dr Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, published a commentary titled 'Epic Fury Operation: How U.S. Air Power Destroyed the Iranian Terror Regime' on the Fox News website. The article contends that the recent U.S. military actions against Iran convey three significant signals to Beijing.
According to reports from the World Wide Web Reader, Grant asserts that the impact of U.S. military actions extends beyond Iran itself, and the strategic spillover effects are also noteworthy. Regionally, these actions could reshape the military dynamics of the Middle East; globally, they pertain to how the U.S. reallocates resources across various strategic fronts.
She emphasised that for Beijing, the U.S. military sends at least three key signals.
First, the U.S. has demonstrated cross-domain integration capabilities. The Air Force, Navy, Space Force, and electronic warfare systems work in high coordination, executing sustained precision strikes over thousands of miles. This cross-domain operational capability is a crucial factor in the competition among major powers.
Second, the United States has demonstrated its ability for rapid military deployment and sustained supply. The intensive mobilisation of C-17 transport aircraft and the functioning maritime supply system highlight the logistical resilience required for long-range operations.
Third, the U.S. is showcasing its capacity for 'strategic manoeuvring.' By quickly diminishing Iran's military capabilities, it is reallocating resources for other strategic priorities, which is part of its global strategic framework.
Grant suggests that if the situation on the battlefield in Iran can be contained, the U.S. may be able to focus its efforts more effectively on long-term competitors. However, she emphasises that the effectiveness of deterrence relies not only on military displays but also on the political arrangements and regional stability that follow such actions. The potential lasting impact of this operation on the security dynamics in Asia is still uncertain.
According to a report by New Head Shell, Taiwanese political scholar Wu Jialong believes that this targeted elimination operation against Iran carries symbolic significance for Beijing. 'For a long time, China has provided a certain level of technical and strategic support to Iran, and now that the core has been precisely targeted, it shows that the U.S. and Israel possess overwhelming advantages in high-end intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities.' He noted that this not only reshapes the power structure in the Middle East but also challenges Beijing's strategic assessment capabilities.
Writer Wang Hao candidly expressed on social media that Xi Jinping is the 'most irresponsible gang leader.' The 'strategic partner network' that Beijing has meticulously developed—does it truly merit investment? Over the years, Beijing has been strengthening its connections with the so-called 'non-Western camp,' from Syria's Assad to Venezuela's Maduro, and key figures in Iran's theocratic system—terms like energy cooperation, military technology, intelligence sharing, and 'all-weather strategic partner' have become commonplace. However, the critical question is whether this narrative can hold up when genuine high-intensity conflicts emerge. When airstrikes disrupt the air defence network, when energy hubs are compromised, and when the regime's core faces targeted attacks, Beijing has not engaged in military intervention nor established effective deterrence or countermeasures. The 'new security initiative' that Beijing promotes seems particularly ineffective in safeguarding its allies. Regardless of the number of strategic declarations made, they ultimately amount to little more than empty rhetoric. △
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