CCP Power Struggle: Xi Jinping's Authority Challenged by Zhao Leji and Military Figures

NPC's Resistance to Xi Jinping

• 💡 The National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee unexpectedly refused to approve the removal of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli as delegates, despite a formal military submission.
• 🎯 This refusal is interpreted as a sharp check on Xi Jinping's agenda and a potential act of resistance, possibly indicating a rift with Zhao Leji.
• 📌 The meeting appeared to be ad hoc, suggesting an original plan to strip the delegates' status that went awry midstream.

Xi's Struggle for Evidence and Control

• 🔑 Commentators suggest Xi Jinping may lack solid evidence or confessions from Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, which are crucial for the CCP's judicial process.
• ⚠️ The CCP's system heavily relies on suspect confessions, often obtained through coercive interrogation, to secure convictions.
• ⏳ Despite intense pressure, Xi has reportedly failed to extract confessions, weakening his leverage against resistance.

Party Elders' Opposition and Civil War Fears

• 🧠 Rumors indicate party elders, led by Wen Jiabao, resisted Xi's attempts to pass a resolution at a Politburo meeting.
• 🚨 Wen Jiabao reportedly warned Xi that forcing the issue could be seen as splitting the party, potentially leading to anti-Xi forces deploying troops in Beijing.
• ⚔️ Assessments suggest a military entry into Beijing could result in fierce resistance and armed clashes, escalating into a civil war with thousands of casualties.

Liu Yuan's Potential Role in Military Action

• 🚀 With Zhang Youxia sidelined, Liu Yuan is seen as a potential leader for the military in a civil conflict, referred to as a "hidden golden sword" in prophecy.
• 📜 The Tui Bei Tu prophecy is interpreted to suggest that force would ultimately be unavoidable, with Liu Yuan potentially leading troops to "storm the palace."
• 💪 Liu Yuan, a former senior PLA general and "red princling," possesses significant political prestige and influence within the military.

Xi's Miscalculation and Inseparable Power

• 🔥 Xi Jinping's survival and power have become inseparable, meaning he believes holding power is essential for his life.
• ❌ Xi reportedly miscalculated that the military would immediately fall in line after Zhang Youxia's removal, but they have remained silent and resistant.
• 🤝 The military's resistance suggests they may still maintain ties with the elders or are at least inclined towards the anti-Xi side.