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In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power

Chinese General Demoted. Palace Politics Continue in Beijing.

A high-ranking Chinese military general has been removed from his position, illustrating the volatile nature of political standing within Xi Jinping's administration. The demotion reflects ongoing power struggles and purges within China's leadership structure.

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Xi’s Purge of China’s Military Brings Its Top General Down

China's Xi Removes Defense Minister. Power Consolidates as Power Does.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has removed China's top military general and defense minister as part of ongoing purges within the Chinese military leadership. This continues a pattern of Xi consolidating control over China's armed forces by removing senior officials.

Whether you follow every personnel change in foreign governments (you don't need to). Your investment decisions if you have exposure to Chinese markets. Whether you understand this as normal author...