Xi Jinping Biography Flash: Military Purges and Diplomatic Power Plays Amid Taiwan Tensions
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Xi Jinping Biography Flash: Military Purges and Diplomatic Power Plays Amid Taiwan Tensions
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Chinas paramount leader Xi Jinping has been at the center of high-stakes military purges and diplomatic maneuvering in recent days, signaling his iron grip amid whispers of internal tensions. According to the Institute for the Study of War, new indicators point to Xi launching investigations into top PLA officers Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and Joint Staff Chief Liu Zhenli, announced January 25, over fears they undermined his leadership and stalled 2027 military modernization goals tied to Taiwan readiness. The US China Economic and Security Review Commission reports this shocks observers, as Xi has now purged five of six uniformed CMC members since 2022, potentially clearing paths for loyalists but raising risks of miscalculation on Taiwan. PLA Daily editorials frame it as rooting out political threats to obey Chairman Xis commands, though no corruption details emerged, fueling speculation of strategy clashes per The Cipher Brief analysis.
On the diplomatic front, Chinas Foreign Ministry states Xi held a video call with Russias Putin on February 4, celebrating robust ties and Lichun spring start, with Putin wishing Xi a Happy Year of the Fire Horse amid $200 billion trade. Hours later, Xi spoke with US President Trump, per ministry transcripts, stressing Taiwan as the core issue, urging caution on arms sales while pushing mutual respect and win-win deals. Earlier, on February 3, Xi welcomed Uruguays President Yamandu Orsi to Beijing, hosting ceremonies, a banquet, and witnessing over 10 pacts on trade and investment, as detailed by the Chinese embassy.
Publicly, DWS News and DRM News footage shows Xi on February 6 at a Central Military Commission gala in Beijing, extending Spring Festival greetings to retired troops ahead of Lunar New Year on February 17. He shook hands, chatted about their wellbeing, and heard pledges of loyalty to Xi Jinping Thought and PLA centenary goals, underscoring defense modernization.
No confirmed social media mentions or business activities surfaced, though Vision Times notes Xi looked strained in recent appearances amid PLA instability signals. These moves cement Xis biographical legacy of consolidating power.
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