Sharp China: 10 Questions on the Detention of Zhang Youxia, Corruption in the PLA, Rumors, Messaging, and Taiwan
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Bill Bishop and Andrew discuss the investigation of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for corruption and its implications for the PLA and Taiwan.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sinocism.com Show Notes: On today’s show Andrew and Bill react to the news that the rumors were true, and CMC members Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are under investigation for corruption. Topics include: The timing of the announcement from the Defense Ministry, why this weekend’s news inspired such a volume of reactions around the world, a history of Xi’s crackdowns on the PLA, questions about rumors of a coup against Xi, reports that Zhang Youxia was working with the U.S., the PLA corruption heyday and its implications for what might come next, and various ways to think about the implications for Taiwan. At the end: The first batch of H-200s is approved for purchase, and the TikTok sale is approved as users lash out with censorship claims. Related Readings: PLA purges intensify: Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli under investigation -- Sinocism Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli case; National Conference on Science and Technology; Slow bull market; UK PM to China; US NDS -- Sinocism Xi Jinping’s purge of top general sends China’s military into uncharted waters -- FT Gutian Congress -- Wikipedia China’s Top General Accused of Giving…
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