4 Clues revealing the CCP’s power struggle at the 4th Plenum

China’s long-delayed Fourth Plenum has finally concluded — and the results are subject to interpretation. Dozens of top members were missing, a new military vice chairman emerged, and key generals either vanished or quietly reappeared. Behind the official communiqué lies a power struggle shaking the Party’s core. In this episode, we break down four crucial takeaways: the high absences, the surprise promotion inside the Central Military Commission, the sidelined alternates, and the generals who defied Xi. What do these signals tell us about Xi Jinping’s control, Zhang Youxia’s influence, and the future of China’s leadership?

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