Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

The New York Times

Friday, January 30, 2026 09:23:17 AM UTC

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.

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Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

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Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

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