Turn Xi into a "commander without an army"! Reinterpreting the Prophecy of Tui Bei Tu in the Context of "Opposing Xi and the CCP"

The 46th prophecy in Tui Bei Tu reads: "A soldier carries a bow, claiming to be an old white-haired man. A golden sword is hidden behind the eastern gate, and a warrior enters the imperial palace through the back door." This has been interpreted as predicting the overthrow of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by insiders. (Screenshot from the web.)

[People News] In recent days, various overseas articles advocating "opposing Xi and the CCP" have surfaced. Analysts believe this sentiment reflects the mainstream opinion in China. These articles provide a new interpretation of the Tui Bei Tu prophecy: the phrase "a soldier carries a bow" might not refer to a single individual but rather all officials and personnel within the CCP's party, government, and military system collectively rising against the regime.

According toDajiyuan, on December 17, independent commentator Cai Shenkun shared on the overseas X platform a letter titled Resolution and Joint Signatures Calling for Comrade Xi Jinping to Resign from Party, Government, and Military Leadership. Reportedly penned by a "high-level insider" within the CCP, the letter listed 28 severe issues attributed to Xi. It stated, "The vast majority of people across the country detest him to the core. Both officials and civilians alike are eager to see his downfall. Even military and police personnel are prepared to turn against him. We hereby demand his immediate resignation from all leadership positions."

On December 18, Cai published another anti-Xi manifesto, signed by a group calling themselves "Chinese Sons" from Hong Kong. The article likened Xi to Wang Mang, a usurper during the Western Han dynasty who was eventually overthrown and killed by rebel forces. It detailed the significant harm Xi has caused in politics, economics, diplomacy, private enterprise, and people's livelihoods since taking power. The manifesto called for the overthrow of his authoritarian rule, warning Xi to step down voluntarily to avoid coups or popular uprisings.

On December 19, Cai published another article titled The Nationwide Anti-Xi Wall-Painting Movement.

On December 20, Cai received a new manifesto titled Destroy the CCP. The author argued that "China's problems stem from the CCP; without the CCP, China would have no problems." The article urged unity to "crush the CCP" and denounced Xi Jinping.

On December 23, independent commentator Du Zheng wrote in Taiwan’s Up Media that after Xi entered his third term, mismanagement has plunged China into a severe economic crisis, intensifying tensions in Beijing’s political scene. Both the CCP and Xi have become targets of criticism from inside and outside the system. Du suggested that anti-Xi, anti-CCP sentiment is now mainstream in China.

Du observed that recent anti-Xi articles, especially the bold and direct ones from Hong Kong, indicate a shift. They no longer rely on the support of "second-generation reds" (descendants of CCP founders) but openly discuss methods of opposing Xi. Examples include: Criticism, warnings, satire, and condemnation. Protest forms like displaying banners, defacing portraits, mocking slogans, and loud chanting. More dramatic actions such as strikes, sit-ins, and dumping garbage to express dissatisfaction.

Du added that the ultimate goal is to make Xi Jinping a "commander without an army," rendering him too fearful to leave his home, eat meals, or seek medical care. He called on all officials, soldiers, and police to abandon attacks on citizens and turn against Xi and the CCP, rallying people to "slay the demon" for the nation's future.

The 46th prophecy in the Tang-era Tui Bei Tu by Li Chunfeng states: "A soldier carries a bow, claiming to be an old white-haired man. A golden sword is hidden behind the eastern gate, and a warrior enters the imperial palace through the back door." Traditionally, this has been interpreted as a prediction of a military uprising against the CCP, often speculating the "bow-bearing" individual could be someone like Zhang Youxia, a current vice chairman of the Central Military Commission.

However, Du suggests the recent anti-Xi sentiment reveals that the "bow-bearing soldier" could represent any leader of a collective rebellion against the CCP.

Chinese affairs expert Wang He recently told Epoch Times: "People often say the heavens will destroy the CCP, and now the party is on the brink of collapse. While information blockades at the top levels of the CCP and military have tightened in recent years, it doesn’t mean internal crises are not brewing. When the regime eventually falls, it will be the culmination of long-standing internal conflicts."