Reported about 1 year ago
Former Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger recently stated in an interview that Chinese President Xi Jinping shares a common trait with former Soviet leader Stalin - continually 'cleansing' the military to maintain the party's political power monopoly. Pottinger believes Xi's continuous purges of the People's Liberation Army indicate his preparation for war, emphasizing the importance of Taiwan maintaining connections with the mainland population despite Beijing's efforts to silence Taiwan's voice. Pottinger noted similarities in Xi's actions to Stalin's purges, suggesting that Xi's cleaning of the military is not only a flaw within the Chinese Communist Party system but also a shocking warning sign that Xi is, in fact, gearing up for war.
Source: YAHOO