Zhang Youxia Case Closed? CMC in Chaos, Xi Prepares for the Worst
Recent reports say China’s top leadership has completed investigations into Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli but is still hesitating over when to announce the results.
Xi Jinping is reportedly prioritizing the promotion of the military discipline chief instead of filling vacant command posts in the Central Military Commission, causing discontent within the armed forces. For more than six months, the commission’s command system has been in chaos—so much so that one document was issued without anyone willing to sign it.
Meanwhile, Xi was absent for the first time from the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Tangshan earthquake. Is he afraid to leave Beijing for fear of trouble at home? And does Premier Li Qiang’s talk of “extreme-scenario thinking” suggest the CCP is preparing for the worst?
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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Has Xi Jinping Closed the Zhang Youxia Case, Fueling Discontent in the Military?
05:31 - Central Military Commission Command System in Chaos, No One Dares to Sign
10:45 - Has the CCP Begun Preparing for the “Worst-Case Scenario”?
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedReports indicate a severe crisis within China's military leadership following the downfall of CMC Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and Chief of Staff Liu Zhenli. While investigations are reportedly complete, Xi Jinping's hesitation to announce results and his focus on promoting discipline chiefs over command officers have paralyzed the military command system and fueled widespread discontent.