Xi Can’t Trust His Own Military

Authors

Phillip C. Saunders, Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Joel Wuthnow, Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

Abstract

Dr. Phil Saunders and Dr. Joel Wuthnow examine the impact of recent purges of senior Chinese military leaders on Xi Jinping’s confidence in the PLA and willingness to employ force against Taiwan.

Document Type

Op-Ed

Topic(s)

Chinese Military

Region(s)

China, East Asia

Publication Date

5-2025

Recommended Citation

Saunders, Phillip C. and Wuthnow, Joel, "Xi Can’t Trust His Own Military" (2025). Articles and Op-Eds. 5.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/cscma-articles/5