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However, the speaker points out that President Xi Jinping has purged much of the military and administrative hierarchy, removing opinions and dissenting voices that could influence strategic decisions. This draconian purge has potentially weakened the military’s ability to operate cohesively and effectively in wartime. While the military appears to function using Western norms, doubts persist about its true competence and readiness to conduct complex operations, especially given the internal instability within China.