Repeated purges by China's Xi cast doubt on his judgment, observer says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Lynette Ong, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Toronto, says that the removal of General Zhang Youxia, Senior Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, is just the latest in a long series of purges and calls into question President Xi Jinping's judgment. Zhang is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.

Jan 29, 2026 - 10:00
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Repeated purges by China's Xi cast doubt on his judgment, observer says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Lynette Ong, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Toronto, says that the removal of General Zhang Youxia, Senior Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, is just the latest in a long series of purges and calls into question President Xi Jinping's judgment. Zhang is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
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