Pictured: File photo of Zhang Youxia (Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)
[People News] Independent commentator Jiang Senzhe recently noted in a commentary that the senior leadership of the Chinese Communist Party appears to be in a political deadlock, but Zhang Youxia and others can no longer afford to wait. As long as Xi Jinping remains the legitimate Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Zhang Youxia cannot feel secure; prolonging the situation will only lead to more complications in the future.
Zhang Youxia is likely to view the upcoming meeting in Beidaihe in August as a final deadline. If Xi Jinping does not voluntarily step down, Zhang Youxia may resort to the same tactics he used against Xu Qiliang to eliminate Xi Jinping.
Jiang Senzhe observes that Zhang Youxia and the party elders seem unable to agree on how to address the Xi Jinping issue. The Tuanpai faction may wish to maintain an appearance of unity within the party, allowing Xi Jinping to resign gracefully. However, Zhang Youxia's conflict with Xi Jinping has escalated to a life-or-death struggle. If Xi Jinping were to launch a counterattack, Zhang Youxia would be in grave danger. Failing to hold Xi Jinping accountable for his mistakes would provide him with the opportunity to retaliate, which is something Zhang Youxia cannot accept.
Some analysts suggest that certain senior party members are currently trying to ensure a smooth power transition by allowing Xi Jinping to step down gently, all in the name of preserving the party. However, they are overlooking a critical issue: if Xi Jinping manages to mount a successful comeback in the future, not only Zhang Youxia but also those who are currently seen as protectors of Xi's reputation will be viewed as threats in Xi Jinping's eyes. Anyone who has played a significant role in the discussions surrounding Xi's potential resignation will be at risk, and failing to eliminate them will not suffice to quell Xi's resentment! Just yesterday, he boldly removed Hu Jintao from the 20th National Congress in front of the world's cameras; tomorrow, he may allow Hu Jintao and others to meet with Li Keqiang!
Jiang Senze pointed out that Liu Shaoqi serves as a contemporary example. When Mao Zedong stepped back from the forefront in 1962, Liu Shaoqi proposed the notion of 'three parts natural disaster, seven parts man-made disaster,' aiming to hold Mao accountable. However, Lin Biao defended Mao, and Zhou Enlai attempted to mediate, leading Liu Shaoqi to abandon his stance, which ultimately paved the way for Mao's later resurgence.
If the strategy of collaborating with the elders fails, Zhang Youxia might leverage his military authority to independently force Xi Jinping to resign. For example, he could convene an expanded meeting of the Central Military Commission and announce Xi Jinping's removal from the position of Chairman of the Central Military Commission. If the Party Central Committee does not endorse Zhang Youxia's actions at that point, it would signify a split between the party and the military, potentially forcing Zhang Youxia to resort to military action to resolve the situation.
At a time when speculation was rife about whether Zhang Youxia could continue to hold back, independent journalist Lao Deng disclosed concrete information: Zhang Youxia has taken action and seized control of the "knife handle" within the political and legal system. -- Specifically, this involves deploying a military management team to the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of State Security, signifying that the military has officially taken control of the "knife handle".
Recently, various sources have indicated that Chen Yixin, the Minister of State Security, and Wang Xiaohong, the Minister of Public Security, are set to be dismissed and replaced by new appointees. -- This is likely not unfounded! △
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