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As Old Officials Are Ousted and New Ones Take Office, the Political Landscape in Beijing Resembles a Wild Horse That Has Broken Free
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has recently announced a new set of personnel appointments. Since January of this year, the CCP has detained nearly 50 high-ranking officials, with 9 ministerial-level officials either dismissed or dealt with.
Eliminating a Powerful Rival, Xi Still Gets No Moment of Relief
After suddenly arresting his military ally, Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia, Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has not shown any sign of relief or satisfaction in public appearances.
Huang Kunming Invites the Under House Arrest Zhang Youxia to Lunch; Is Xi Regretting This Decision?
Following the official announcement that Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China, and Liu Zhenli, Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, are under investigation, the reactions from within the Communist Party, the military, the public, and even from the United States and the international community are likely beyond Xi Jinping's expectations.
Emergency Meetings: Why Was Zhang Youxia's Representative Qualification Not Dismissed?
On February 2 and 4, the Communist Party of China (CPC) unexpectedly convened two emergency meetings. The first was the 59th Chairman's Meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, while the second was the 20th Meeting of the NPC Standing Committee.
A Chinese Communist Company Invents Equipment to Interfere with “Starlink,” Again Proving Its Evil Nature
No one denies that “Starlink,” launched by Elon Musk, founder and chairman of U.S. company SpaceX, is a groundbreaking innovation aimed at providing high-speed, low-latency global internet coverage. By building a massive three-layer satellite network, it solves connectivity problems in remote areas, oceans, deserts, and during navigation, allowing users to enjoy internet speeds similar to traditional broadband.
Zhang Youxia Investigated as Central Military Commission Undergoes Reshuffle; Top Military Leadership Enters a “Vacuum Period”
Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Military Commission (CMC), has been accused of “seriously endangering the Party’s absolute leadership over the military” and is under investigation. The incident has drawn widespread attention. A week after the news broke, the PLA Daily website published articles for three consecutive days urging all officers and soldiers to stay ideologically aligned with the CCP Central Committee and repeatedly emphasizing the need to “listen to the Party and follow the Party.”
Surprise Raid on Zhang Youxia Leads to Additional Charges; Xi Seeks to Undermine Soldiers' Affection
Following a surprise raid by Xi Jinping that resulted in the capture of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, Xi has not only levelled further accusations against them but has also ordered all military personnel to 'deeply understand the overall situation.
The Military Newspaper Refrains From Mentioning Zhang Youxia. Rumours of Military Movements Surrounding Beijing
Following the arrests of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, the Chinese Communist Party's military newspaper has become a key outlet for observing the unfolding situation.
Zhang Youxia's Arrest is Misguided! Politburo Leaders Urge Xi Jinping to Correct His Mistake
Recently, reports concerning the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) military and its senior officials have been widespread, making it challenging for the public to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
The Tang Yijun Case Reveals Significant Underlying Issues. Is Xi Jinping Using It as a Warning to Others in Light of His Re-election?
On February 2, the Chinese Communist Party officially announced that Tang Yijun, the former Minister of Justice and former Secretary of the Party Group and Chairman of the Jiangxi Provincial Political Consultative Conference, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Xiamen Intermediate People's Court in Fujian Province for accepting bribes exceeding 137 million yuan.
The Life-and-Death Ordeals of Eight CCP Central Military Commission Vice Chairmen
On January 24, Politburo member and Vice Chairman of the CCP Central Military Commission Zhang Youxia was suddenly officially announced to have fallen from power, becoming one of the most explosive pieces of news in Chinese politics at the start of 2026. Looking back at the history of the CCP since it took power, at least eight vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission have faced life-and-death ordeals amid deadly internal struggles. Here is a brief review.
What Did Putin’s Envoy Come to Beijing to Do at Such a Sensitive Moment?
According to China’s Foreign Ministry, on February 1, Politburo member and Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office Wang Yi met in Beijing with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, who is in charge of Russia’s military-industrial complex. Shoigu stayed in Beijing for only one day before flying on to Myanmar. From official reports, he did not meet any other senior Chinese officials during that day. However, when Shoigu visited China on February 28, 2025, he also met Xi Jinping.
Ruling the Country Through Corruption, Ruling the Party Through “Anti-Corruption”
After the cases involving Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli came to light, the military newspaper published only two major articles. The first defined their case as “trampling on the responsibility system of the Chairman of the Central Military Commission.” In the second article, the tone changed: the phrase “trampling on the responsibility system of the Chairman of the CMC” disappeared, corruption was mentioned again instead, and only obedience and trust toward the CMC chairman were emphasized. What does this change indicate?
Battle for Positions Ahead of the 21st Party Congress Begins — Tang Yijun’s Case Said to Involve the “Zhejiang Clique”
The number of “tigers” (senior officials) taken down by the CCP this year is expected to surge dramatically, as can already be inferred from January’s figures. The reason is that this year is crucial for the CCP’s personnel layout. Next year the CCP will hold its 21st Party Congress, key provincial- and ministerial-level posts are being contested this year, and local governments are also beginning leadership transitions.
The Arrest of Zhang Youxia Has Triggered Seven Significant Anomalies in China
The detention of Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, marks one of the most shocking political upheavals in China's political landscape at the start of 2026. As Xi Jinping's most trusted military figure for over a decade, Zhang was unexpectedly taken away for investigation on charges of 'suspected serious violations of discipline and law.'
The Frontline Commander Declared: When Xi Comes for an Inspection, I Will Personally Take Him Down
Recently, former officials from the overseas establishment, led by Du Wen, have initiated a plan to rescue the families of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) military leaders. Shortly thereafter, high-ranking military officials reached out to Du Wen.
Zhang Youxia's Case Arises at a Sensitive Moment, With Xi Dajie Implicated in a Scandal Involving 400 Billion in Oil Wealth
Recently, the power struggle within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has intensified. Following Xi Jinping's unexpected arrests of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, the internal dynamics within the military and the party's upper echelons have been thrown into chaos.
The CCP's Anti-corruption Campaign Has Entered a Vicious Cycle, With Tang Yijun Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Embezzling 100 Million Yuan
On February 2, the Xiamen Intermediate People's Court in Fujian Province delivered its first-instance verdict, sentencing former Minister of Justice Tang Yijun to life imprisonment for accepting over 137 million yuan in bribes during his tenure from 2006 to 2022.
After Renovating Xi’s Father’s Mausoleum, Career Soared — Jing Junhai Reportedly Under Investigation Again
In the fog of high-level CCP politics, news often explodes like thunder. Jing Junhai, former Party Secretary of Jilin Province—once responsible for the major renovation of Xi Jinping’s father’s mausoleum and described as Xi’s “family servant”—has recently once again been reported as having been taken away for investigation.
Ten “Tigers” Taken Down in the First Month, Including One Vice-National and Two Full-Minister Level Officials, Spanning the CCP’s Party, Government, and Military
Ten “Tigers” Taken Down in the First Month [People News] This year is a crucial one for the CCP
Yang Lanlan's $18,000 Fashion Show Standoff with Police
Recently, the saga of 'true and false Yang Lanlan' has left media outlets and onlookers worldwide astonished. Following the emergence of body double allegations, Yang Lanlan made a glamorous appearance at the police station a few days ago.