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Xi's purges in the Chinese military - Risk of uncontrolled conflict with Taiwan - Bankingnews
Why it matters
Xi's purges of PLA senior command raise the risk of uncontrolled escalation over Taiwan, directly threatening Australian security in the northern arc and the stability of the Indo-Pacific alliance structure. Destabilised Chinese military hierarchy reduces predictability of Chinese actions, increasing contingency pressure on AUKUS and Australian force posture.
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