Event Brief
China’s Disappearing Elite: Xi’s High-Stakes Gamble
Filed: Feb 14, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: President Xi's rule is marked by a relentless purge of China's political elite, leading to empty seats in power.
WHO: President Xi Jinping
WHAT: Crackdown on political elite
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 8:49 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: To consolidate power and eliminate dissent
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