Xi Jinping's military purge: A high-stakes game in shadow of World War III

China's President Xi Jinping is reportedly engaged in a struggle within the ranks of the military to purge senior commanders and reshape the military for potential combat scenarios. Xi's objective is to ensure that the leadership of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is prepared and willing to engage in warfare. These efforts have led to dismissals of senior officers and reforms in China's military structure. The dismissals were partly attributed to corruption, but analysts believe Xi's underlying motivation is to eliminate officers hesitant about going to war.