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Despite widespread military purges under Xi Jinping, key generals like Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli retain their positions and delegate status. This unexpected protection, rooted in NPC delegate immunity, suggests institutional resistance to Xi's consolidation of power within the PLA, raising questions about his ultimate control.
A dangerous power struggle is engulfing Beijing following the mysterious disappearance of two influential Chinese generals, Jang Youxia and Liu Zhenli. The lack of official information and unprecedented procedural breaches are challenging Xi Jinping's authority, fueling demands from powerful factions to 'produce the person.' With critical political meetings approaching, the crisis threatens to destabilize the regime, potentially leading to abrupt changes or an indefinite entrenchment of Xi's rule.
