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How Xi Jinping Removed His ‘Big Brother’ to Secure Absolute Power in China

How Xi Jinping Removed His ‘Big Brother’ to Secure Absolute Power in China

Post by : Shakul

China’s President Xi Jinping has taken decisive steps to strengthen his grip on power by targeting some of the most influential figures within the country’s military establishment. In a series of rapid actions last month, senior commanders were removed or sidelined, signaling a major shift in China’s internal power structure.

The developments came as China’s top military leaders were summoned to meetings involving hundreds of high-ranking officials of the ruling Communist Party of China. What appeared routine on the surface soon revealed a deeper political recalibration, as trusted allies of long-standing power centers were quietly pushed out.

Analysts say these moves reflect Xi’s determination to eliminate any parallel authority within the armed forces. By weakening networks associated with veteran generals — often described as political “big brothers” — Xi has ensured that loyalty to him personally now outweighs institutional seniority or legacy influence.

The purge also highlights Xi’s broader strategy of enforcing discipline and control across China’s key institutions. The military, long considered a critical pillar of state power, is now firmly aligned under his leadership, reducing the possibility of dissent or internal rivalry.

With these actions, Xi Jinping has further cemented a system centered on one-man rule. As China navigates domestic challenges and rising global tensions, the consolidation of power suggests that future decision-making will be increasingly centralized in the hands of its leader.

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