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China Military Purge 2026…..

Intense speculation has gripped global social media platforms this week following reports of military units “fastly approaching” Beijing. While videos of convoys circulate on X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram, intelligence analysts warn that these visuals likely misrepresent the true nature of the crisis.

The reality is not a military coup marching on Beijing, but a historic political purge (China Military Purge) launched from Beijing. President Xi Jinping has effectively decapitated the leadership of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), creating a power vacuum that has fueled wild rumours of instability.

The Breaking News: The Fall of the “Untouchable”

On January 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of National Defence confirmed a stunning development: General Zhang Youxia and General Liu Zhenli have been placed under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.“

This is not a routine anti-corruption sweep.

• General Zhang Youxia was the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and ranked second only to Xi Jinping. A “princeling” with deep family ties to Xi, he was considered the President’s closest military ally and one of the few remaining officers with actual combat experience (from the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese war).
• General Liu Zhenli served as the Chief of the Joint Staff Department, effectively the head of all military operations.

Their removal means the body that controls China’s armed forces—the CMC—has been hollowed out. Of its original seven members, only President Xi and his chief disciplinarian, Zhang Shengmin, remain in power.

Debunking the “Army Moving on Beijing” Rumours

The reports of military convoys rushing toward the capital are likely a misinterpretation of preventative security measures.

• Fact Check: There is no credible intelligence of a mutiny or a rogue unit challenging the central government.
• The Likely Reality: Following the arrest of such high-ranking figures, loyalist security forces in Beijing have likely been placed on high alert to prevent any factional retaliation. The “movement” observed is likely the state securing its own capital against internal dissent, rather than an external attack.
• The “Coup” Logic: In authoritarian systems, silence fuels speculation. The lack of immediate public pledges of loyalty from military theatre commands following the arrests has led online observers to fill the void with theories of a coup attempt.

The “Truth” Behind the China Military Purge 2026

If there is no military coup, why is Xi Jinping dismantling his own high command? Sources indicate three primary drivers:

1. “Splitting the Commission”: State media and internal military editorials have accused the generals of “undermining the Chairman’s Responsibility System.” In plain English, this is code for challenging Xi’s absolute authority. Analysts believe Zhang Youxia may have amassed too much independent influence.
2. Nuclear Leaks & Espionage: Unverified reports, including leaks cited by the Wall Street Journal, suggest the investigation may be linked to the leakage of sensitive details regarding China’s nuclear program and the Rocket Force to U.S. intelligence.
3. The “Paper Tiger” Fear: Corruption in military procurement—specifically regarding faulty missiles and equipment—has embarrassed the leadership. Xi is reportedly furious that widespread graft has compromised the PLA’s ability to fight, forcing him to restart modernisation efforts from the top down.

Implications for Global Security

The China Military Purge in Beijing has immediate global consequences:

• Paralysis in Command: With the Joint Staff Department leaderless, the PLA’s ability to coordinate complex operations is currently severely degraded.
• Taiwan Timeline Delayed? Experts suggest that this turmoil makes an imminent invasion of Taiwan less likely in 2026. A military undergoing a leadership decapitation is rarely ready for a massive amphibious assault.
• Risk of Miscalculation: The danger, however, is that an isolated leader surrounded by inexperienced “yes-men” may be more prone to accidental escalation.

The Bottom Line

The videos of trucks moving toward Beijing are not evidence of a civil war, but of a political lockdown. Xi Jinping is currently conducting the most aggressive China Military Purge in PRC history to ensure the army remains loyal to him above all else. The “coup” is real, but it is happening inside the meeting rooms of the Central Military Commission, not on the streets.

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