Xi Jinping Purges His Own Inner Circle in Major Chinese Government Shake-Up

Top leaders are being removed as President Xi Jinping clears out his own government and military, sparking questions about his hold on power.

President Xi Jinping is currently clearing out his own government and military in a massive series of purges. Reports show that many high-ranking officials and military leaders are being removed from their positions. This includes people who were once considered part of Xi’s inner circle—his most trusted allies. One notable example is the removal of Zhong Shaojun, a figure who had been very close to the President. Experts say these removals are not random. Over 40 members of the Central Committee—the group that effectively runs the Chinese Communist Party—are now facing expulsion. Why is t…