◎ Xi may even appoint Wang as Chinese vice president and hand him a diplomatic portfolio.

◎ Liu’s remarks hint at a coup attempt against Xi Jinping, and the officials he listed are part of Jiang Zemin’s faction.

◎ Guo’s accusations and claims against CCP officials are largely contradictory, unverifiable, and/or proven false.

◎ Chen Min’er is unlikely to succeed Xi due to his questionable and circumstantial rise through the ranks of the CCP.