Jan 17, 2024, 03:57AM ISTSource:TOI.in
China’s President Xi Jinping undertakes a significant military purge to reshape the People’s Liberation Army, aiming to ensure preparedness for potential combat. Sweeping reforms, including personnel reduction, precede the December 29, 2023 dismissal of nine senior officers, reportedly addressing corruption. US intelligence suggests Xi’s goal is eliminating officers hesitant about war. Concerns mount over China’s involvement in low-level hostilities, with heightened rhetoric on Taiwan. Observers debate Xi’s cautious approach or potential conflict risk, while US officials cite pervasive corruption lowering military readiness and global conflict likelihood.
