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The U.S. has shown China and Russia ‘who really is a military power,’ says Trump’s ex–commerce secretary. Don’t expect them to get involved in Iran

Speaking exclusively with Fortune, Wilbur Ross said the Iran war “is going at least as well as anyone could have hoped,” and that he is “intrigued” that China and Russia have not intervened.

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Taiwanese president names the countries that will be ‘next’ if China is allowed to invade

Taiwan will not be any country’s ‘bargaining chip’, island’s president says

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Ukraine is being left out in the cold

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China’s former justice minister handed life sentence over bribery in Xi Jinping’s latest purge

Tang’s sentencing comes at a time Xi Jinping is engaged in pursuing his broader anti-corruption campaign punishing more than 200,000 officials

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China is leading the charge to nuclear Armageddon – and Starmer barely noticed

The Doomsday Clock is ticking ever more loudly as arms control mechanisms fail and leaders become more reckless. The time to be alarmed is now, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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The Guardian view on China’s military purge: the risks grow in an age of strongmen

Editorial: Xi Jinping’s ousting of the country’s top general underscores the concentration of power in the hands of a few – with dangers for us all

The Guardian - UK

Why Xi purged China’s top military general

Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces, was removed from office on January 23. His departure means all but one of the seven members of the central military commission (CMC), which is chaired by Chinese president Xi Jinping, have…

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Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?

Last weekend, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced that the country’s two most senior generals – Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli – would be removed from office and placed under investigation for serious disciplinary violations.

The Conversation

Fate of China’s top general more likely to do with power struggle than corruption

Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trust

The Guardian - UK

Did Xi Jinping Foil a Coup Attempt Two Hours Before It Happened? Arrests Allegedly Reach Thousands

Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly acted on early intelligence to prevent an attempted coup, leading to nearly 3,000 arrests in a sweeping military purge.

International Business Times UK

Xi Jinping’s 'Sacred Games': Why China’s leader keeps purging PLA generals

“Sab marr jaayenge, sirf Trivedi bachega.”

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How China’s leadership purge could raise the military threat for Taiwan

China’s most senior army figures are under investigation – with potential repercussions for the island nation Beijing claims

The Independent UK

China’s top general under investigation for alleged violations amid corruption crackdown

Zhang Youxia, long seen as Xi Jinping’s closest military ally, reportedly accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US

The Guardian - UK

China's Top General Reportedly Accused Of Leaking Data About Its Nuclear Weapons Program To The U.S.

China's top general has been accused of leaking information to the United States and taking bribes for official acts, including promoting an officer to be defense minister, according to a new report.

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China’s top general accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US in exchange for official promotions: Report

China's top general, Zhang Youxia, is reportedly under investigation for serious violations, including allegedly leaking nuclear weapons program details to the US and accepting bribes for promotions. The allegations surfaced during a military briefing, with authorities scrutinizing his abuse of authority and oversight of a procurement agency. This investigation highlights…

The Times of India

'Unprecedented purge': China's No. 1 general under investigation - why it matters

China's top general, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and the law," marking a significant military purge. This move by President Xi Jinping underscores the paramount importance of absolute party control over the armed forces, aiming to ensure ideological reliability and loyalty amidst rapid military modernization…

The Independent UK

China's top general under investigation in latest military purge

China's Defense Ministry says the military's top general is under investigation for serious violations of discipline and law

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China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Beijing tells Washington to ‘stop conniving and supporting Taiwan independence’.

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US Military Warns Beijing Against 'Dangerous' South China Sea Moves In Talks

A senior US military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders.

International Business Times

Senior China, US Military Officials Hold 'In-depth' Talks

Senior military officials from China and the United States held "in-depth" talks on Tuesday, Beijing's defence ministry said.

Latin Times

China Still Committed To 'Stable' US Ties, Xi Tells Sullivan

Jake Sullivan, the first US national security advisor to visit China since 2016, met with Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in the Chinese capital which also saw him meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping holds surprise meeting with senior Biden aide in Beijing

Chinese leader speaks with Jake Sullivan, who was making his first visit to Beijing as US national security adviser

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Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official

US official also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions before the US presidential election.

International Business Times

Top Biden Aide, Chinese Military Brass Clash On Taiwan In Beijing Talks

A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop "collusion" with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strait in a rare one-on-one meeting Thursday, both sides said.

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US national security adviser meets top Chinese military official in Beijing

On the last day of his high-level visit to China, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday held a rare meeting with top Chinese military official Zhang Youxia underscoring efforts to increase military communications between the two rival powers. Sullivan’s three-day visit included a meeting with top Chinese diplomat…

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