Li Shangfu is the latest officer to fall victim to Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive.

  • Pons_Aelius@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Xi like all dictators is paranoid and getting old. He is angry that he will not live forever and killing anyone who shows any real competency.

    Once he dies, the CCP will be left with the also rans who were too average to scare Xi.

    • Anonbal185
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      1 year ago

      Dictators seem to outlive most people it seems. Mugabe made it to 90s. Obiang is 81. Everyone is waiting for Putin. Xi could also join this club, if he starts hitting the gym.

    • Lemmylaugh@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      Disappearing doesn’t mean killling. It could just be forced retirement with an nda