Amid escalating tensions with Taiwan, Xi Jinping aims to assert absolute control over China's military. Three leaders were ousted in an anti-corruption purge, part of Xi's strategy to eliminate threats and install loyalists. The removal of high-ranking figures poses risks to combat readiness, potentially compromising flexibility and leaving command decisions centralized under Xi's authority.
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00:00 As the Chinese military continues to strengthen itself amid the escalating war possibilities
00:07 against Taiwan, Xi Jinping is leaving no stone unturned to wrest total control over the Chinese
00:12 military.
00:13 Now, in a significant move within the Chinese aerospace and defence sector, three prominent
00:16 leaders were ousted from the Communist Party�s top advisory body, signalling Beijing�s
00:21 ongoing crackdown on figures associated with the military.
00:24 Reportedly, the action has been taken under the infamous Xi Jinping�s anti-corruption
00:28 drive, which is actually a mean to eliminate threats to his leadership.
00:31 This purge has resulted in removal of top-level commanders and investigations into the corruption.
00:36 Reportedly, Wu Yangcheng, overseeing spacecraft and missile programs, Li Shikuan of the Norinco
00:41 Group, a major military equipment manufacturer, and Wang Jiangqing, from the state-owned corporation,
00:47 has faced dismissals without specific details provided.
00:50 Allegations to their involvement into the investigations linked to the military rocket
00:53 force have surfaced, but remained unconfirmed by the official sources.
00:57 Now, the removal of these high-ranking military officials affects the combat capabilities
01:01 and risks undermining morale and creating unforeseen challenges to Xi�s control.
01:05 A military expert highlighted the potential skepticism toward the military leadership,
01:09 credibility and how this may disrupt Xi�s authority over military, particularly as it
01:14 lacks extensive control of combat experience and joint warfare capabilities.
01:18 Mounting challenges amid personal reshuffling continues to unfold.
01:22 Recent removals, including former Defence Minister Li Jiangfu, and changes in the rocket
01:26 force leadership are believed to be linked to the corruption probes and Xi�s quest
01:30 for loyal commanders.
01:32 However, appointing leaders needing more expertise in specialized units raises concerns about
01:36 the competence versus loyalty.
01:39 The expert also adds that prioritizing loyalty over expertise might impair the military flexibility
01:43 and agility in real combat scenarios.
01:46 With over 58 generals purged since Xi�s ascent to power, the military�s loyalty
01:51 fixation risks hampering its ability to adapt swiftly in wartime situations, leaving commanding
01:56 decisions concentrated into Xi�s hands.
01:59 Xi�s relentless pursuit to solidify control over the military underscores his quest for
02:03 unwavering loyalty rather than focusing solely on the military�s actual combat capabilities,
02:09 creating an ongoing transformation that experts believe could have far-reaching consequences.
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