The purge of He Dongming, vice chair of the Central Military Commission, suggests Xi may have been selecting for war-fighting capability (FDR model) rather than just purging for loyalty (Stalin model), which has implications for military preparedness against Taiwan.
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“You could argue that President Xi's purges within the military might have been oriented towards war fighting”
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Why America Shouldn’t Underestimate Chinese Power | Foreign Affairs Interview— Foreign AffairsCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:59:31 AM
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