According to reports from Chinese state media, on March 16, He Lifeng, a member of the CCP Politburo and director of the Central Financial Office, met in Beijing with former U.S....
Many signs have already been analyzed, such as the military downplaying references to "Chairman Xi" and avoiding slogans like "2442" that express loyalty, as well as military performances no longer praising Xi....
According to reports from the Chinese military’s official website, the People’s Liberation Army Daily, and Xinhua News Agency, the Central Military Commission (CMC) held a Spring Festival cultural performance on January 17 in Beijing to honor retired military cadres stationed in the capital....
Since 2018, at the start of each year until 2022, it was customary for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), Xi Jinping, to issue Order No. 1 of the Central Military Commission....
On December 29, 2024, an article titled "Xi Jinping Losing Power: Signs of Major Change in China" was published online....
Xi Jinping’s high-profile anti-corruption campaign to "protect the Party" might have unforeseen consequences, as the weapon of anti-corruption has seemingly been turned against him by political adversaries....
On December 19, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping traveled to Macau to attend events marking the 25th anniversary of its "handover."...
The upper ranks of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) military have recently been in turmoil, with power struggles intensifying....
The investigation into Miao Hua, a member of the CCP Central Military Commission and director of the Political Department, remains a hot topic for overseas media, while official CCP outlets remain conspicuously silent, shrouded in dead air....
The British Financial Times on November 27 quoted “informed current and former U.S. officials” as reporting that China’s current Minister of Defense, Dong Jun, is under investigation for corruption....
Reports have emerged of another potential corruption scandal within the upper echelons of the Chinese military. In mid-November, overseas media widely circulated claims that Miao Hua was apprehended with a hood placed over his head....
The situation within the CCP military is somewhat peculiar. On one hand, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia has been assertive, making frequent appearances, leading to speculation that Xi Jinping’s control over the military may be slipping....
Recently, after a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo meeting, the official communique was noted to have several anomalies, including the omission of phrases typically mentioned in the past, such as “Xi Jinping Thought,” as well as rare mentions of democratic centralism and "promotion and demotion based on merit."...
While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia received a high-level reception during his visit to Vietnam, with some unusual statements sparking external attention, the CCP’s Politburo convened a meeting on October 28, as per routine....
After overseas reports exposed that Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), visited Vietnam and was received with high-level hospitality by the Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary, the President, and the Prime Minister, CCP state media only published related reports on October 26....
Beijing has been far from peaceful recently. From October 22 to 24, Xi Jinping, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), attended the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, and returned to Beijing on the midnight of the 24th. Notably, before Xi’s return, Zhang Youxia, a member of the CCP’s Politburo and vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently made a high-profile visit to Vietnam....
Zhang Youxia has once again sent out unusual signals. According to multiple Vietnamese media reports, Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), made a sudden visit to Vietnam....
On October 22, Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping arrived in Kazan, Russia, to attend the three-day BRICS summit. What's quite intriguing is that before Xi Jinping, the Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), had even left, Zhang Youxia, the CMC Vice Chairman, initiated a major military action, while the top military leader Xi Jinping was left in the background....
Following the Third Plenum, rumors that Xi Jinping's power has been diminished are spreading across the internet, with the most explosive being claims that his control over the military has been handed over to Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), Zhang Youxia....
On September 30, 2024, retired and current members of the Chinese Communist Party’s Politburo Standi...
Yesterday, Chinese state media reported that Xi Jinping, accompanied by Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspected the Rocket Force's strategic missile unit in Hefei, Anhui, on October 17. During the visit, Xi emphasized the need for the unit to enhance its "strategic deterrence and combat capability." However, in a sudden shift, Xi also stressed the importance of "strictly addressing corruption and misconduct within the ranks."...
Recently, prominent appearances by officials such as Zhang Youxia and Li Qiang have overshadowed Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping. Notably, during Xi’s visit to Fujian on the 16th, the absence of CCP Central Office Director Cai Qi was a rare occurrence. Given the internal power struggles within the CCP, which influence the direction of Chinese society, these developments have drawn attention. Particularly since the 20th Central Committee's third plenary session, there have been several peculiar signals....
On October 14, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a rare "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercise encircling Taiwan. The exercise involved multiple branches, including the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, carrying out multi-domain blockades and strategic area control operations. The exercise was described as being prepared for "immediate action upon receiving orders." At 6 p.m. that day, the spokesperson for the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, Li Xi, announced the "successful completion" of the drill....
According to a revelation by former Chinese naval officer Yao Cheng on the social media platform X, there are signs that Zhang Youxia is targeting the navy. Reports suggest that former Political Commissar Qin Shengxiang and current Political Commissar Yuan Huazhi are under investigation. Additionally, current Director of the CCP Military Commission's Political Department, Miao Hua, might also be in trouble....
Reports throughout this year have pointed to an intense power struggle between CCP leader Xi Jinping and Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia....
