Taiwanese Officials Claim Xi Jinping's Military Purge May Hinder PLA's War Preparations Against Taiwan

According to a New York Times report on November 13, three Taiwanese officials believe that Xi Jinping's ongoing loyalty reviews and anti-corruption investigations within the military may hinder the People's Liberation Army's war preparations against Taiwan. Other officials noted a recent decline in the complexity of PLA military exercises, speculating that it is related to the impact on the command structure.

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2026-11-15 00:04 · 11月13日《纽约时报》报道，台湾官员认为习近平军中忠诚审查与反腐清洗或削弱解放军对台备战能力，本届军委七人仅剩习近平与张升民。

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Sayings · 2026-11-15 00:02 On November 13, The New York Times reported that Taiwan officials believe Xi Jinping's loyalty vetting and anti-corruption purges in the military may weaken the PLA's combat readiness against Taiwan. Of the seven members of the current Central Military Commission, only Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin remain.

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