Plenum Fallout: Military Reps Seek Xi’s Removal

Former Navy Lieutenant Colonel Yao Cheng has disclosed that all military representatives attending the Fourth Plenary Session of the Central Committee have demanded Xi Jinping's removal from the position of Chairman of the Military Commission. (Screenshot from Yao Cheng on X)

[People News] The closed-door meeting of the Communist Party of China's Fourth Plenary Session has been ongoing for two days, with no photos, videos, or official announcements, resulting in complete silence. Yao Cheng has once again made headlines, claiming that all military representatives at the session are calling for Xi Jinping's ousting from the Military Commission. Just hours before the session began, Yao Cheng revealed that Xi Jinping would resign as Chairman, with Zhang Youxia set to take over, and Hu Chunhua appointed as Vice Chairman of the Military Commission.

Yao Cheng shared this breaking news today (Eastern Time, October 21) on the X platform. He mentioned that all central committee members and alternate members of the military have collectively proposed a motion to remove Xi Jinping from his position as Chairman of the Military Commission.

Yao Cheng also stressed that the source of this information is highly credible, coming from a member of the conference's organising committee, who indicated that the situation is serious and the military can no longer tolerate it.

Scholar Wu Zuolai reported this news in his program, concluding that the information suggests an irreconcilable conflict between the military and Xi Jinping. Rather than prolonging the situation for another two years, the military appears to be gearing up for a decisive confrontation at this Fourth Plenary Session.

He analysed that, based on the previous instance of removing 9 generals in one fell swoop, the military likely has the support of the elders and has disregarded Xi Jinping's authority. The crucial factor now is the procedure: whether the dismissal can be approved at the plenary session and whether the sanctions against the 9 generals will also be validated. The most critical responsibility now rests on Zhang Youxia. He believes this is an epic self-defence counterattack, with success or failure depending on this one decisive move.

Li Mianying of the Lifeism Freedom Party sees a possibility in this scenario. He analysed: "1. Aside from the military delegation, other delegations are under the control of the Jiang and Xi factions, and they have been brought up step by step; who would dare to speak out? Therefore, unless the elders and the Red Second also choose to remain silent, they must follow the military's lead! But would the elders of the Red Second really stay quiet while witnessing the country in such a state? This is the territory they fought for! 2. Some are citing yesterday's commentary from the Xinhua News Agency to argue that power is firmly in their hands. However, I believe it actually indicates the opposite."

Yao Cheng also disclosed on the X platform that Zhang Youxia does not have the upper hand at the Fourth Plenary Session, which is why the military is deliberately leaking information about the meeting. Given that Zhang Youxia is at a disadvantage, he needs external support and backing, which is why there has been a significant mobilisation of troops across various regions. The message being conveyed is that if Zhang Youxia finds himself in a precarious situation, the military will take action. The military has made a firm decision this time, and if necessary, they will initiate a military intervention, and it cannot be ruled out that they might detain Xi.

Recently, someone captured footage of a large number of military vehicles entering Beijing on the eve of the Fourth Plenary Session. The military vehicles were covered with tarpaulins. The number of military vehicles could reach several hundred. Yao Cheng believes this indicates a state of secondary combat readiness.

American political commentator Chen Pokuang analyzed in a program that the Fourth Plenary Session is clouded by suspicions of a coup. While it appears calm like the Third Plenary Session, a coup could break out at any moment.

On the X platform, some netizens remarked, "Once the bow is drawn, there is no turning back; this encapsulates humanity's political dilemma, the prisoner's dilemma. Currently, both sides can only focus on self-preservation. If the weaker side refuses to back down, they may only face the worst possible outcome. Fortunately, the military has managed to control the situation, and it is likely they are now working on ideological support for a certain leader."

However, some questioned, "Does Zhang Daxia lack influence and courage?"

Yao Cheng responded that Zhang Youxia coincidentally found himself in opposition to the military's stance against Xi Jinping, thus leveraging the situation, which is a matter of life and death, forcing him to take action. This is unavoidable.

Others expressed scepticism about why those who were once applauding would suddenly turn against him.

Yao Cheng replied, "When the tree falls, the foxes scatter; in times of great disaster, everyone seeks their own escape. This is a trait of human nature, particularly among Chinese people. Moreover, Communist Party members are even more so; no one genuinely believes in communism. During the Ninth Congress, Liu Shaoqi was branded a traitor and a capitalist roader, and all central committee members raised their hands in agreement. Even when rehabilitating Liu Shaoqi, it was still the same group of people who supported him, and today is no different."

Yao Cheng noted that the rise of a leader like Xi Jinping in China is indeed unusual, but it has certain historical roots. He explained that the generation that grew up during the Cultural Revolution did not engage in education but rather in violence and looting. However, many in the current generation have returned from studying abroad, and in the internet age, they have embraced some universal values. China is in need of change. "The reason why the vast majority of people today support the removal of Xi Jinping is that they hope the new generation can guide China back onto the right path."

Yao Cheng (姚誠) openly admitted that he cannot vouch for the accuracy of the leaks concerning the Fourth Plenary Session, stating, "After all, I wasn't at the venue. However, this meeting is indeed quite different from those in previous years, particularly because the military was outnumbered during the discussions. Moreover, Xi (習) has control over both the Party and the government, which led the military to adopt a different approach than before. They intentionally leaked information about the meeting to the outside world to garner support from the armed forces. As a result, I have also come to know some details."

Additionally, some netizens commented, "If the bun truly rolls away, the Chinese Communist Party (土共) could at least survive for another 50 years. The real dilemma is whether to get rid of Xi or to dismantle the Party; that is the significant issue."
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