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Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

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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NYT WorldJan 30, 2026, 01:37 PM🇺🇸

Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

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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NYT WorldJan 30, 2026, 01:37 PM🇺🇸

Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

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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