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The president has swept away military leaders on a scale unseen since Mao—raising doubts about the country’s war readiness
China’s opacity brings Pekingology back into vogue
Installing his yes-men to lead the army could be dangerous for Taiwan
What, for example, is behind Xi Jinping’s sweeping military purge?
Many see China’s leader as a counter-reformer. But he is really an heir
Many see China’s leader as a counter-reformer. But he is really an heir
