Geopolitics
Xi Purges Allies Amidst Party Power Grab
President Xi Jinping is intensifying purges within the Chinese Communist Party, targeting officials, including his own appointees, under the guise of anti-corruption. This move appears to be a consolidation of power, aimed at eliminating rivals and ensuring absolute loyalty as Xi reshapes the party in his image. The purges extend to the military and defense industry, raising questions about China's stability and future global role.