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Why China is Digging In: From Rocket Force Purges to Volt Typhoon

Why China is Digging In: From Rocket Force Purges to Volt Typhoon

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Is the world's most powerful military preparing for war, or is it in the middle of a massive internal collapse? In this episode of Briefcase Digest, we break down the high-stakes shifts happening inside the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

We investigate:

  • The Rocket Force Purge: Why Xi Jinping is removing top generals and what "corruption" really means in a nuclear context.

  • Digging In: The strategic shift toward deep-mountain bunkers and survivalist military infrastructure.

  • Volt Typhoon: The reality of Chinese state-sponsored hacking targeting critical US infrastructure—from power grids to water systems.

  • The Taiwan Factor: How domestic instability and military cleansing are affecting the timeline for regional conflict.

Are these the signs of a nation preparing for a global showdown, or a leader desperate to secure his own backyard?

  • 00:00 – The Great Purge: Why Xi Jinping is removing his own hand-picked generals.

  • 03:15 – Nuclear Sabotage? The corruption allegations hitting the Rocket Force.

  • 06:45 – Deep Mountain Bunkers: China’s shift toward defensive survivalism.

  • 09:10 – Volt Typhoon Exposed: The hacking campaign targeting American life.

  • 11:00 – The Future of Conflict: What this means for Taiwan and global stability.

China PLA, Xi Jinping, Rocket Force Purge, Volt Typhoon, Cybersecurity, US-China Relations, Taiwan Conflict, Geopolitics, Military Strategy, Briefcase Digest, Intelligence Briefing, National Security

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