Is Xi’s Visit to the PLA Staged for Optics Rather Than Substance?

In an apparent effort to dispel rumors and project unity, Xi Jinping made a public appearance alongside other members of the Central Military Commission (CMC) at the Information Support Force headquarters. However, a closer look at Xi’s seating plan suggests that he may now be little more than the “best-performing” figurehead of the Chinese military.

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