Why military units haven’t yet issued loyalty pledges after the Zhang Youxia probe
The PLA’s operations are likely to be inhibited to a degree if Beijing is subjecting it to an extensive “political physical exam.”
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While the PLA’s leadership and organization are currently in disarray, it should not be discounted as a threat.

China Outlook 2026: Xi to Focus on Domestic Stability Amid External Volatility
Our China 2026 outlook contains 28 predictions covering eight categories.

Analyzing the purge of He Weidong, Miao Hua, and seven other senior military officers
Xi Jinping likely intends to strengthen his control over the PLA by purging the nine generals and others associated with them.

Xi Begins Laying Groundwork to Take Fourth Term as CCP Head
CCP deploys an extensive propaganda campaign to prop up Xi’s leadership amidst economic and diplomatic troubles.

Why Beijing’s Attempt to Force Pension Payments Could Backfire
By resorting to short-term fixes to China’s pension system and other economic woes, Xi Jinping and the CCP are sowing the seeds of larger crises.

Power and Propaganda: Observable Indications About Whether Xi Has Lost Control
Despite purges of allies, Xi appears to remain in charge as Communist Party mouthpieces affirm his authority and ideological line.

What the Politburo’s New Regulation on Policy Coordination Say About Xi’s Power
Publicly available information and how Xi and the CCP have been operating in recent months do not show any indication that Xi’s power has been seriously threatened as speculated

Xi is ‘Losing Power.’ Or is He?
We see at least two possible and overlapping reasons for the persistence of the “Xi losing power” narrative.

US-China Tariff Pause Brings Scant Relief for Beijing
Beijing’s ability to make economic concessions to Washington is likely limited by its need to maintain the Communist Party’s power and stability.
