Xi's Military Purge: Preparing for Total Control Before China's 21st Party Congress

Xi's Military Purge: Preparing for Total Control Before China's 21st Party Congress

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2 Video Views·Feb 12, 2026  #XiJinping #ChinaPolitics #PLAPurge

Xi Jinping has launched one of the most aggressive military purges in modern Chinese political history — just months before the 21st Party Congress. Generals are falling. Allies are disappearing. Loyalty now matters more than competence.

The shockwave began with the investigation of top commander Zhang Youxia, a long-time insider once seen as untouchable. Officially, it's “anti-corruption.” But many analysts see something deeper: a systematic cleansing of the People's Liberation Army to guarantee absolute political obedience.

This isn't just discipline. It's preparation.

By reshuffling the Central Military Commission and sidelining powerful officers, Xi is tightening control over the gun — the ultimate pillar of CCP rule. The result could reshape China's future strategy toward Taiwan and regional security.

In this video, we explain:
• Why Xi is purging the PLA now
• The real meaning behind “anti-corruption” campaigns
• How the 21st Party Congress drives internal power struggles
• What leadership vacuums mean for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific
• Whether this signals instability inside Beijing's elite politics

When a leader cleans the army, it's rarely just about corruption. It's about survival.

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