The Chinese Communist Party’s Fourth Plenum was held from October 20-23. The results of the plenum itself are unclear, though the fact that the results are unclear in and of itself should tell you the current head of the party, Xi Jinping, is losing (or has lost) control. Getting information about China’s internal political machinations is difficult as anti-China propagandists are prone to hype China’s real issues while China advocates don’t recognize they have them.
One “rumor” that has the most credibility is Xi losing some power, specifically losing his control of the Central Military Commission. One fact not disputed is 11 top officials were axed, with nine of them, all Generals, being called out for taking insubordinate action. The nine generals are all close Xi allies, with two being considered both his right- and left-hand man. Beyond that, MIA will continue to monitor the feeds for more data to support a clearer reality of the consequence of the contested fourth plenum.
Xi’s Grip on Power Falters Amid Military Shake-Up and Rising Successor Hu Chunhua Vision Times
from news.google.com
As the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) convenes for its long-delayed Fourth Plenary Session, held from Oct. 20-23, speculation is mounting over a potential power shake-up inside Zhongnanhai — the Party’s political nerve center. Historically, such meetings have often signaled major realignments within the CCP’s top echelons.
Multiple unverified leaks circulating online suggest that Xi Jinping, long seen as China’s most dominant leader since Mao Zedong, may soon lose his position as Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) — the post that grants him command over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Other reports claim Xi’s movements are now under strict control, while rival factions have allegedly prepared two separate plans for handling his political future.
Xi to step down as military chief
Following the downfall of CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong, who was recently expelled from the Party after an internal investigation, the seven-member CMC has been reduced to just four officials. The Politburo (the CCP’s top ruling body) has also quietly shrunk from 24 members to 23.