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CCP Politburo Convenes; PLA Daily Sends Unusual Signals

On January 30, the CCP Politburo held its first meeting since the Zhang Youxia incident, and the wording showed notable changes compared with a year ago. Footage of the subsequent group study session revealed that no military representatives appeared at this enlarged Politburo meeting. On the same d

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Yang Lanlan's $18,000 Fashion Show Standoff with Police

China

Recently, the saga of 'true and false Yang Lanlan' has left media outlets and onlookers worldwide astonished. Following the emergence of body double allegations, Yang Lanlan made a glamorous appearance at the police station a few days ago....

The Arrest of Zhang Youxia Has Triggered Seven Significant Anomalies in China

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The detention of Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, marks one of the most shocking political upheavals in China's political landscape at the start of 2026. As Xi Jinping's most trusted military figure for over a decade, Zhang was unexpectedly taken away for investigation on charges of 'suspected serious violations of discipline and law.'...

The Life-and-Death Ordeals of Eight CCP Central Military Commission Vice Chairmen

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On January 24, Politburo member and Vice Chairman of the CCP Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia was suddenly officially announced to have fallen from power, becoming one of the most explosive pieces of news in Chinese politics at the start of 2026. Looking back at the history of the CCP since it took power, at least eight vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission have faced life-and-death ordeals amid deadly internal struggles. Here is a brief review....

What Did Putin’s Envoy Come to Beijing to Do at Such a Sensitive Moment?

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According to China’s Foreign Ministry, on February 1, Politburo member and Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office Wang Yi met in Beijing with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, who is in charge of Russia’s military-industrial complex. Shoigu stayed in Beijing for only one day before flying on to Myanmar. From official reports, he did not meet any other senior Chinese officials during that day. However, when Shoigu visited China on February 28, 2025, he also met Xi Jinping....

Ruling the Country Through Corruption, Ruling the Party Through “Anti-Corruption”

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After the cases involving Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli came to light, the military newspaper published only two major articles. The first defined their case as “trampling on the responsibility system of the Chairman of the Central Military Commission.” In the second article, the tone changed: the phrase “trampling on the responsibility system of the Chairman of the CMC” disappeared, corruption was mentioned again instead, and only obedience and trust toward the CMC chairman were emphasized. What does this change indicate?...

Battle for Positions Ahead of the 21st Party Congress Begins — Tang Yijun’s Case Said to Involve the “Zhejiang Clique”

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The number of “tigers” (senior officials) taken down by the CCP this year is expected to surge dramatically, as can already be inferred from January’s figures. The reason is that this year is crucial for the CCP’s personnel layout. Next year the CCP will hold its 21st Party Congress, key provincial- and ministerial-level posts are being contested this year, and local governments are also beginning leadership transitions....

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