Part 9/10:
Fracturing Authority: Xi's control over the military is waning, with recent events suggesting a growing disconnect between command and execution of orders.
Public Image vs. Reality: While Xi continues to project strength, the internal collapse of trust within the military paints a different picture.
Conclusion: Future Perspectives
As Xi Jinping grapples with these multifaceted challenges, it becomes increasingly clear that the current political environment is unsustainable in its current form. The intertwining of personal scandals with military ineffectiveness suggests a regime that, despite appearing robust, is teetering on the edge of significant instability.