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Zhang Youxia Arrested — Chaos in the PLA Is the Result of Jiang Zemin’s Corrupt Way of Running the Military
Since taking office, current Party leader Xi Jinping has brought down four vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission. Among them, Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou were protégés of Jiang Zemin, while He Weidong and Zhang Youxia were his own confidants. In order to weaken the authority of then–General
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Trump issues executive order to expedite rebuilding after Los Angeles County wildfires
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday to expedite permits and remove local or state government delays for Los Angeles County residents rebuilding after last...
Democrats call for Noem's removal after second fatal shooting by DHS agent
(The Center Square) – In wake of the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis over the weekend, Democrats are overwhelmingly demanding the removal of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem....
U.S. effort to limit China’s influence reaches Latin America
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration’s effort to curb China’s influence in the Western Hemisphere is impacting politics across Latin America, including in countries where conservative candidates want U.S....
Govt. shutdown risk spikes as Senate Democrats vow to tank funding package
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Crackdown in Minneapolis underway following Trump talks with Walz, Frey
(The Center Square) – A crackdown on protesters in Minneapolis appears to be underway following “good talks” President Donald Trump had with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob...
Xi vs. Zhang Power Struggle: Who Will Prevail? How Will the Ten Major “Red Families” Choose Sides?
The power showdown between Xi Jinping and Zhang Youxia has become the most evenly matched and most dangerous life-and-death struggle within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since the regime’s founding. Its outcome will not only determine China’s political trajectory, but could even become the final straw that breaks the CCP’s back. Therefore, we must pay close attention to every step in the situation’s evolution and make timely and accurate judgments based on how events unfold....
Zhang Youxia’s Downfall May Disrupt Stability of Beijing’s Military Decision-Making
Zhang Youxia (third from left, then commander of the Shenyang Military Region) accompanies then–Chin...
U.S. Warship Makes First Visit to Chinese-Backed Ream Naval Base in Cambodia
The U.S. Navy littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati visited Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base on Saturday (Jan. 24). This marks the first time a U.S. warship has docked there since Cambodia completed renovations and upgrades to the port last year with assistance from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)....
Details of Zhang Youxia's Arrest at the Hongmen Banquet; Chen Min'er Criticises Xi for Being Too Ruthless
Following the official announcement from the Chinese Communist Party regarding the investigation of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, the rumours that began circulating on January 20 have now been confirmed....
Xi vs. Zhang: Who Will Win the Power Struggle?
In recent days, the announcement regarding the investigation of Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, has attracted significant attention both at home and abroad....
Xi’s Mysterious Absence Fuels Tension in Beijing
The unexpected arrests of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli by Xi Jinping, accompanied by an urgent official announcement, have sparked systemic turmoil within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)....
Trump: Minnesota fraud, riots linked
(The Center Square) – As sometimes violent protests continue in Minneapolis after the Saturday shooting death of a city resident by an immigration officer, the Trump administration is blaming local...
Abbott expands prohibited technologies for state employees
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday expanded a list of banned technologies for state employees and devices. It’s the latest of many actions the governor has...
Systematic organization behind riots in Minnesota probed by FBI
(The Center Square) – A systematic organization behind riots in Minnesota exposed through leaked group chats is under investigation, says FBI Director Kash Patel....
Riots continue in Twin Cities
(The Center Square) – Rioting is crippling Minneapolis with local lawmen standing down in the wake of the second shooting by federal agents in the Twin Cities....
Xi and Zhang Clash Face-to-Face — Who Launched the Coup First?
On November 9, Xi Jinping and Zhang Youxia met with representatives of advanced national sports in G...
U.S. withdrawal from WHO completed over COVID-19 mishandling
(The Center Square) – The United States completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization due to the group’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a medical group praising the...
No Public Statements of Support From the Military After Zhang Youxia’s Fall; Xi Tightens Guard Against a Military Upheaval
Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and Liu Zhenli, CMC member and Chief of the Joint Staff Department, were suddenly removed from their posts on the 24th. The military newspaper published an editorial that same evening quickly defining their cases. However, after such heavyweight military figures were taken down, in the three days that followed there were no visible statements from across the armed forces expressing support for “the Central Committee’s decision,” as had occurred the day after former CMC vice chairmen Xu Caihou and Guo Boxiong were purged. Thi...
China Is Facing a Major Moment of Choice
Today I saw an article online by Sheng Xue titled “Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli Placed Under Investigation.” It was like an alarm bell, awakening those who still harbor illusions about internal power struggles within the Chinese Communist Party. The article sharply analyzes the deeper logic behind the military purges in the Xi Jinping era: this is not simple anti-corruption, but a political purge driven by the supreme ruler’s extreme fear for his own security. Zhang Youxia, as a senior military figure and a princeling from a revolutionary family, being swiftly taken down and labeled with unusua...
Xi Kicks an Iron Plate: Arrest of Zhang and Liu Sparks Military Discontent and Party Backlash
The arrest of Zhang Youxia has completely shattered internal Party consensus. As a representative of the “red second generation,” Zhang comes from a deeply rooted family with close ties to military elders and the Communist Youth League faction. This move is seen as upsetting the balance and is bound to provoke dissatisfaction and collective pushback from princelings (and even the third generation), the Youth League faction, and Party elders....
Don't Worry, Taiwan and Japan Are Safe!
A reader commented that Yang Lanlan possesses 270 billion, which might be a rumour circulated by Xi Jinping's arch-rival, and questioned, "If you had such a vast fortune, would you entrust it to someone unrelated to you?"...
A Little Humour: Kani Sells Friends for Glory, Zhang Youxia Brings a Bow to Beijing
The arrest of Zhang Youxia has raised several unusual points: there was a three-day official announcement, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's website has removed the notice, and to date, there are no photos or videos to support the claims....
Xi Jinping Becomes a Startled Bird; Who Will Be the Next Bow?
The first remarkable book of Chinese prophecy, "Tui Bei Tu," is traditionally believed to have been commissioned by Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, to forecast the fortunes of the Tang Empire and to predict the rise and fall of the world. It was created by two astrologers of that era, Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang....
Xi Jinping's High-Stakes Gamble on Zhang Youxia: Who is Stirring the Pot Behind the Scenes?
What significant event has transpired within the Chinese Communist Party? In discussing the Xi-Zhang power struggle, it is noteworthy that for a time, terms such as 'one supreme leader' and 'core' seemed to vanish....
Official Announcement: Zhang Youxia Investigated on the Same Night as the Blood Moon in Hebei—A Sign of Imminent Conflict?
Just four days after the news broke overseas, on January 24, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officially confirmed that Liu Zhenli, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, member of the Central Military Commission, and Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, has been dismissed....
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over China deal
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump warned Canada that all its exports to the U.S. could face 100% tariffs if Canada finalizes a deal with China....
Driven by Fear, Xi Flips the Table and Strikes First by Arresting Zhang Youxia
On January 24, China’s Ministry of National Defense suddenly issued a statement announcing that Zhang Youxia, member of the Political Bureau of the CCP Central Committee and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, member of the Central Military Commission and chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, are “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law” and have been placed under case-filing review and investigation. However, the statement did not mention any specific details of the cases involving Zhang and Liu....
The CCP Acts Like a Bully in Attacking Shen Yun, Becoming an International Laughingstock
In 2026, Shen Yun Performing Arts’ global tour is being staged at top theaters across five continents, receiving enthusiastic welcomes and high praise from mainstream audiences in many countries....
Zhang Youxia Arrested After Failed Coup; Gunfight Allegedly Occurred at Jingxi Hotel in Western Beijing
A friend informed me on January 19 that Zhang Youxia had been arrested and that something major might have happened within the CCP. I was attending a conference in Ottawa at the time and was extremely busy, with no opportunity to think it through carefully, so I did not publish anything. Just now, a friend inside China relayed the following information in general terms. I am recording it here for now, without providing specific explanations or analysis:...
Sudden Emergency Situation? Xi Rapidly Convicts Zhang and Liu, PLA Command System Collapses
On January 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced that Zhang Youxia, member of the Politburo and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli, member of the Central Military Commission and chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission, are “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law” and have been placed under case-filing review and investigation....
Has the Hu–Wen “Party Central” Abandoned Zhang Youxia? How Will Zhongnanhai Clean Up the Mess?
After Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were absent from the opening ceremony of the CCP provincial- and ministerial-level officials study session on January 20, only four days passed before a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense announced that the two had been placed under case-filing review and investigation, with their issues being characterized on the same day. Such rapid handling broke the CCP’s usual practice of delaying official announcements after senior officials “disappear,” and, at the start of the new year, unexpectedly shattered the political stalemate that Zhongnanhai ...