China is expanding its network of nuclear facilities in the mountainous regions of Sichuan province, indicating an accelerated buildup of its nuclear potential. Satellite images have captured new construction and infrastructure modernization, particularly in the Zhitong and Pintong valleys.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has initiated a wave of arrests among the top generals, removing influential figures from the army. This is happening amid rumors of an attempted coup and preparations for a conflict over Taiwan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tibet, calling for inter-ethnic unity. This is his second visit to the region as president.
The Chinese government is planning a major personnel reshuffle in 2025, opening the way for officials born in the 1970s. Xi Jinping has not appointed a successor, raising questions about the future of China's political system.
Russia has become completely economically and politically dependent on China because of sanctions that allow it to import goods and components for weapons from China, forming a strategic alliance against the United States.
