Xi Jin Ping has been purging his military's top brass for a few months. Now there are scattered reports - with little verification - of a gun battle or coup attempt.

There were reports of a gun battle in Beijing last year between Xi Jinping’s bodyguards and soldiers loyal to Gen. Zhang. There are now reports of a shoot-out in connection with a coup attempt. https://t.co/Q3U8RKai0L

— Gordon G. Chang (@GordonGChang) January 25, 2026

China's Sacked Top General Accused Of Leaking Nuclear Secrets To US: Report https://t.co/OuX9HgcB24

— zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 26, 2026

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Here's what I don't understand. According to Russiagate, Donald Trump is working for Putin. According to China, the Chinese military is working for Donald Trump. Who's on first?

— wretchardthecat (@wretchardthecat) January 25, 2026

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Actually, that's a little disturbing.

— Billy Roberts (@BillyRober55287) January 26, 2026

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That would be a good thing. But I suppose we won't know until the fighting starts.

— Billy Roberts (@BillyRober55287) January 28, 2026

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