Xi Jinping is purging China’s military elite after a Rocket Force scandal exposed nuclear missiles filled with water instead of fuel and faulty silo lids, leading to the removal of top generals including Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, per US intelligence reports.
The U.S. and China appear close to averting a 100% tariff showdown after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a “substantial framework” has been reached. Trump and Xi are expected to meet this week in South Korea to finalize details of the deal.
China has named veteran anti-corruption enforcer Zhang Shengmin as the second-ranking vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, days after nine generals were purged. The appointment marks a deeper consolidation of Xi Jinping’s power over the military.
On June 11, 2025, President Trump announced a US-China trade framework to supply critical rare earth minerals and magnets, with 55% tariffs on Chinese imports. Negotiated in London, the deal awaits approval from Xi Jinping.
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