Analysis: Xi Jinping purges his 'spy' in the military
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-09-03 05:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, China, US Politics, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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The recent purges of Zhong Shaojun, Xi Jinping's "spy" within the military, and Gen. Zhang Youxia, pictured, are the latest examples of Xi's determination to take full control of the PLA ahead of the Communist Party's national congress in 2027. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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