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PLA in peril: Xi Jinping’s purge cripples China’s military, sparks fears of combat vulnerability

China's military purges are creating significant gaps in its command structure. This is impacting the readiness of the People's Liberation Army. The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports these issues. The purges are expected to continue. China's military spending is also rising in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Times of India

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CIA publishes recruitment video aimed at disaffected Chinese soldiers

Army in turmoil after Xi Jinping placed top general under investigation for suspected corruption last month

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CIA sabotaging Chinese military? US releases video appealing to potential PLA spies; Beijing sees red

The CIA's new Chinese-language recruitment video, targeting China's military, has sparked outrage in Beijing. The clip depicts a PLA officer disillusioned by corruption, a theme echoed by recent purges of top generals. China vows "all necessary measures" against foreign espionage, escalating intelligence rivalry amid US efforts to rebuild its China…

The Times of India

Beijing stages ‘combat readiness’ patrols at Scarborough Shoal in disputed South China Sea

China carried out fresh naval and air patrols around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, in a move likely to heighten tensions with the Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States.

The Times of India

The Guardian view on China’s military purge: the risks grow in an age of strongmen

Editorial: Xi Jinping’s ousting of the country’s top general underscores the concentration of power in the hands of a few – with dangers for us all

The Guardian - UK

Why Xi purged China’s top military general

Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces, was removed from office on January 23. His departure means all but one of the seven members of the central military commission (CMC), which is chaired by Chinese president Xi Jinping, have…

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My Take 5 (Edition 63): The week that was in international affairs

Syria sees conflict between Damascus and Kurds, with a new integration deal announced. India and the EU finalize a major trade agreement after 18 years. Russia-Ukraine war negotiations continue with sticking points. China's top general is purged, raising questions about military leadership. The EU backs Morocco's autonomy plan for the…

The Times of India

Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?

Last weekend, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced that the country’s two most senior generals – Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli – would be removed from office and placed under investigation for serious disciplinary violations.

The Conversation

Fate of China’s top general more likely to do with power struggle than corruption

Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trust

The Guardian - UK

Did Xi Jinping Foil a Coup Attempt Two Hours Before It Happened? Arrests Allegedly Reach Thousands

Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly acted on early intelligence to prevent an attempted coup, leading to nearly 3,000 arrests in a sweeping military purge.

International Business Times UK

Xi Jinping’s 'Sacred Games': Why China’s leader keeps purging PLA generals

“Sab marr jaayenge, sirf Trivedi bachega.”

The Times of India

How China’s leadership purge could raise the military threat for Taiwan

China’s most senior army figures are under investigation – with potential repercussions for the island nation Beijing claims

The Independent UK

China’s top general under investigation for alleged violations amid corruption crackdown

Zhang Youxia, long seen as Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, reportedly accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US

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China reveals 200-strong AI drone swarm that can be controlled by a single soldier — ‘intelligent algorithm’ allows individual units to cooperate autonomously even after losing communication with operator

The People's Liberation Army revealed its latest drone swarm tech with 200 units that's resistant to jamming, can make autonomous decisions, and is controlled by a single soldier.

The Times of India

'Unprecedented purge': China's No. 1 general under investigation - why it matters

China's top general, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and the law," marking a significant military purge. This move by President Xi Jinping underscores the paramount importance of absolute party control over the armed forces, aiming to ensure ideological reliability and loyalty amidst rapid military modernization…

The Guardian - AU

Australia says ‘deeply concerning, destabilising’ Chinese exercises near Taiwan risk inflaming regional tension

Foreign affairs department statement says Australia opposes any actions that ‘increase the risk of accident, miscalculation or escalation’

The Guardian - UK

Trump ‘not worried’ as China’s live-fire Taiwan wargame enters second day

US president says Chinese leader did not notify him of drills that have involved live missile launches into Taiwan strait

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The Guardian - UK

China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports

Taipei condemns exercise that Chinese army calls ‘a stern warning’ against separatist and external forces

The Guardian - UK

Rare footage from trial of Chinese general who defied Tiananmen crackdown order leaked online

Video shows Gen Xu Qinxian explaining why he refused to deploy troops to crush 1989 student-led demonstrations

Newslaundry

‘Archetypal journalist’ Rahul Shivshankar to take CNN-News18 to new heights

Zakka Jacob will step away from his position as Managing Editor of CNN-News18. Rahul Shivshankar of ‘Mr McAdams’ fame will lead things at the channel, assuming the position of Editorial Affairs Director, according to an internal email sent to Network 18 employees.

The Independent UK

China’s new ‘dirt cheap’ missile made of concrete is 40 times cheaper than average US weapon

A Chinese military commentator claimed the ‘cement-coated’ missile could transform the global defence market given its cheap price

The Guardian - UK

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Tom’s Hardware

China simulated a Starlink blockade over Taiwan that uses around 2,000 drones with jammers to create an 'electromagnetic shield' — CCP scientists devise potential plan to cut off satellite internet to the island

A Chinese study has outlined how the PLA could jam Starlink access across the entirety of the island of Taiwan.

The Independent UK

China uses ‘robot wolves’ in staged beach invasion as it tests new war tactic

The People’s Liberation Army is reportedly looking to emulate the ‘drone swarms’ which have become a central feature of the Russia-Ukraine war

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