Chinese Military,Political and Social Superthread

[Kirkhill]

China’s top general under investigation in latest military purge

Analysts believe these purges aim to reform the military and ensure loyalty to Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Another commission member, Liu Zhenli, is also under investigation.

www.opb.org

Just hold on Taiwan. I'll be right with you. Just as soon as I can find some Generals that can actually do the job.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

A bit of a look inside. Apparently the military has been quiet, which is unusual as they are generally quick to toe whatever party line is being broadcast.

But now gunfire in Beijing. This is going to shake up the CCP quite a bit, it may be very good for Taiwan or bad.

 

[Cloud Cover]

PLAN submarines already operating in the Arctic, according to this article…

China Is Embedded in Canada's Arctic

Russia, despite all the horrible things it does, is not able to challenge Canada without its partner. Carney was quick to name China as the biggest security threat to his country during a federal election debate last April. At Davos, however, he was not

www.gatestoneinstitute.org

 

[daftandbarmy]

Hook, line and sinker

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[Czech_pivo]

Anyone read this interesting piece of information?

https://www.wsj.com/world/china/chinas-top-general-accused-of-giving-nuclear-secrets-to-u-s-b8f59dae

China’s Top General Accused of Giving Nuclear Secrets to U.S.​

Bribery allegations have also been leveled against Gen. Zhang Youxia, whose downfall carries implications for the country’s military readiness​

China’s senior-most general is accused of leaking information about the country’s nuclear-weapons program to the U.S. and accepting bribes for official acts, including the promotion of an officer to defense minister, said people familiar with a high-level briefing on the allegations.