Xi’s purge of top generals could shift Taiwan risk calculus
TL;DR
Vox reports that Xi Jinping is purging senior PLA leaders, notably Zhang Youxia, to consolidate power. Analysts say the shake-up could remove obstacles to a Taiwan invasion by weakening internal military resistance, potentially altering the timeline for any conflict, though near-term moves are uncertain as Beijing reshuffles command and the U.S. stance remains ambiguous.
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