When Loyalty Fails: Zhang Youxia and Xi’s New Military Order

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) investigation of General Zhang Youxia is not just about corruption with senior leaders, as it shows President Xi tightening his control over the military during a tense moment for China. By targeting one of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) most experienced commanders, Xi makes clear that loyalty to him matters more than rank or battlefield experience.

GlobalCharlotte RebeyratMarch 11, 2026China, China Politics, Xi Jinping, President Xi, TaiwanComment

U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit China Amid Mounting Tensions

The Congressional Delegation comes amid rising economic tensions due to the Trump Administration’s tariffs, the struggle over the ownership of TikTok, and the seemingly constant race between the two powers to have the technological advantage.

Columns, NationalMadison PegramSeptember 22, 2025National News, China, Foreign Policy, Taiwan, Trump Tariffs, Trump, Columns Comments

Taiwan Is Not Ukraine

“Despite the similarities in the Russian-Ukrainian and Chinese-Taiwanese relationships, it is highly unlikely that China takes similarly militaristic actions in Taiwan.”