Powerful figures in China are disappearing at an alarming rate. Top generals and CEOs are being detained or purged. This trend spans both the military and corporate elite. These crackdowns reflect a new phase in Xi Jinping's rule. Fear and obedience are being enforced across economic and military power centers. The scale of these purges is staggering.
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