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China increases defence spending amidst world chaos
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
China has announced a 7 per cent increase in its 2026 defence budget to roughly USD 277 billion. Amidst regional conflicts and military purges, Beijing is prioritising modernisation and "sovereign rights." While feeling vulnerable due to energy dependencies, China is choosing diplomatic enga
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Xi decapitates top military leadership in China
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Chairman Xi Jinping caused shockwaves by arresting the highest military leader inChina - General Zhang Youxia - it was announced on 24 January. Simultaneously, General Liu Zhenli, Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, had been detained.
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China's economic crisis deepens as CCP purges intensify
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council report warned of growing instability in China amid economic decline, deflation, and political purges. It highlighted falling growth, record youth unemployment, and the dismissal of senior officials and generals, signalling deep internal challenges under Xi J
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Growing cracks in Xi's military control as CCP plenum exposes deep turmoil
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A strikingly high number of top officials, particularly senior military leaders, were absent, fuelling speculation of an ongoing purge inside China's armed forces, as reported by The Epoch Times.
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Party leaders fall from grace at Fourth Plenum
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Chairman Xi Jinping's sweeping purges have drastically reduced attendance at China's Fourth Plenum, with record expulsions from the Communist Party and military ranks. The session emphasized loyalty to Xi, adopted the 15th Five-Year Plan, and reinforced China's goal of achieving moderniza
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Chinese Communist Party implements "Purge Surge"
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Confirmation came from the Chinese authorities on October 17 that nine prominent members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had been expelled from the all-powerful party that controls every aspect of life in modern China. The announcement came just days before the Central Committee's Four
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China's sacks senior General from ruling Communist Party; 8 other high ran
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The investigations found that the individuals had seriously violated Party discipline and are suspected of major duty-related crimes. Their violations involved exceptionally large amounts of money, and are of extremely serious nature and with extremely negative impacts, a spokesperson said
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Congress alleges possible implementation of Maharashtra-Bihar style voter
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former MP Ripun Bora and AICC Media Coordinator for Assam, Charan Singh Sapra, jointly addressed a press conference and alleged that the Election Commission has become a puppet in the hands of the BJP and the central government.
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Xi Jinping ditches yet more PLA commanders in ongoing purge
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The PLA, as the armed wing of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has proved particularly stubborn in yielding to Xi's uncompromising will and abandoning the chance for personal gain.
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PLA loses another top dog as Xi purges the military
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to multiple sources and media reports, Chairman Xi Jinping has recently booted yet another prominent figure out of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This time, it is none other than the number two behind Xi in the largest military organisation in the world - General He Weidong, t
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China expands nationwide detention facilities as Xi Jinping intensifies an
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
China has expanded its network of detention centers under the growing anti-corruption campaign led by Xi Jinping. These centers, part of the "liuzhi" system, can detain individuals without legal representation for up to six months. Initially targeting Communist Party members, the system now
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Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif urges nationwide drive against smuggling
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated the resolve to purge the country of smuggling during a meeting on Friday, directing the authorities concerned to accelerate the nationwide drive against the menace.
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