Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo. Image Credit: Reuters
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Firstpost26-01-2026, 15:21

Taiwan Monitors "Abnormal" China Military Shake-Up, Xi's Moves Closely

  • Taiwan is closely watching "abnormal" changes in China's military leadership after top general Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were investigated.
  • Zhang Youxia, a close ally of President Xi Jinping and vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation for discipline violations.
  • Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo stated the threat level remains high, as China has not abandoned the use of force against Taiwan.
  • Taiwan will utilize intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance to understand China's intentions, despite the leadership reshuffle.
  • Koo emphasized that Taiwan will not lower its guard due to the worsening Chinese threat, including war games and increased defense spending.

Why It Matters: Taiwan is vigilantly monitoring China's military leadership changes, maintaining high alert due to persistent threat.

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