All tagged Chinese Politics

The Other Boot Drops: Zhang Youxia Ousted From NPC as Xi’s Military Purge Escalates

Today, the Chinese Communist Party finally announced that the National People’s Congress deputy status of Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli, Zhong Shaojun, and nine others—12 people in total—has been terminated. After more than seven months of difficult maneuvering, Xi Jinping’s purge of the military appears to have moved another step forward.

EXCLUSIVE: Xi Accuses Top General Zhang Youxia of US Treason to Hide Taiwan Failure

In a stunning development at the very heart of China’s military power, Xi Jinping has internally designated former CMC Vice Chairman General Zhang Youxia as guilty of high treason, “投敌叛国罪”, for allegedly colluding with the United States and leaking core military secrets that have rendered a Chinese invasion of Taiwan impossible.

Breaking: Xi Tests “De-Maoization”? Beijing Shuts Mao Memorial Hall for 5-Month Renovation

The Chinese Communist Party’s decision to close the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall for more than five months may be more than a routine renovation. Some observers believe the move could serve as an early test of “de-Maoization” under Xi Jinping, potentially signaling an attempt to gradually reduce Mao Zedong’s symbolic role while consolidating Xi’s own ideological authority.