The highest-profile purge to date in China’s military: A top general—second-in-command after Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping—is under investigation.
Beijing is accusing the top general of corruption and undermining the military’s governing body. We break down what this means. Meanwhile, reports say many Chinese military officials are already looking for a way out.
Taiwan’s defense minister says the shake-ups in China’s military leadership are being closely watched, warning that Beijing has never ruled out the use of force against the island. Taiwanese experts say uncertainty over Taiwan is rising.
Canada says it has no plans for a free trade agreement with China. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is delaying a controversial bill on the Chagos Islands following sharp criticism from Trump. What is China’s role in all this?
Remy G
00:00 Intro
01:10 High-Profile Purge: China Investigates Top General
02:48 Fall of Zhang Likely Tied to His Disloyalty to Xi
04:58 China Military Shake-Up Raises Uncertainty Over Taiwan
07:13 What Beijing’s Purges Mean for China, Taiwan, U.S. | Analysis
11:38 What Beijing’s Purges Mean for a Taiwan Contingency | Analysis
14:25 How the Latest Purges Impact the Future of the CCP | Analysis
16:19 How the U.S. Should Handle Relations With China | Analysis
18:28 Canada PM: No Plans for Free Trade Deal With China
18:54 China’s Zijin Gold to Buy Canada’s Allied Gold for $4B
20:19 Trump Blasts UK Chagos Islands Deal, Bill on Hold
20:43 A Look at Mauritius–China Ties
21:25 Japan PM Says She’s Open to Meeting With China’s Xi
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