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Why Xi Jinping's upheaval within the Chinese military is just the beginning

Chinese soldiers in front of a giant screen showing President Xi Jinping.
Chinese soldiers in front of a giant screen showing President Xi Jinping. © REUTERS/Jason Lee

The story behind China's latest purge (1/2) – The turmoil sweeping the Central Military Commission is no surprise move, but rather the result of a long-term political strategy. Xi Jinping is consolidating control of the military by neutralising faction leaders and using anti-corruption as a tool.

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United States
White House ballroom project superviser holds discreet diplomatic role abroad

A crane in the construction area of the future White House ballroom.
A crane in the construction area of the future White House ballroom. © Pool/ABACA via Reuters Connect

The new chairman of the Commission on Fine Arts, Rodney Mims Cook Jr, who is in charge of supervising the construction of the new White House ballroom, also serves on the board of a diplomatic foundation with ties to both Tulsi Gabbard and Russian business interests abroad.

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The Agencies' Gazette
Epstein files, Martello, EEAS and FTI Consulting

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

New YorkNardello, Riley Kiraly and Interfor among firms appearing in Epstein files

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RiyadhEU sticks with Argus Security Projects and Gulf Falcons Security & Protection

WashingtonFTI bounces back in financial investigation

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