Zhang Youxia’s Letter and the Collapse of Xi’s Authority

An open letter allegedly written by senior PLA general Zhang Youxia is shaking the foundations of Xi Jinping’s authority. In this episode, I break down the letter’s core warnings—about war, the collapse of collective leadership, and the deepening rift inside the CCP and the PLA. I also examine whether Zhang truly wrote the letter, and why its content matters regardless. Crucially, I look at the role of Hu Jintao, who reportedly made the blunt judgment: Xi must step down. Ignored military orders, Party elder pressure, and Hu Chunhua’s sudden move to Yunnan all point to a growing power crisis at the top of the system.

Original Chinese letter: https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/26/1/29/n14686528.htm

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