Published: June 29th, 2023,
Last updated: June 29th, 2023
Could a coup attempt like the one in Russia last weekend happen in China? At first glance, this question may seem absurd, especially considering that China does not have a private mercenary army like the „Wagner“ group in Russia. However, there is also a traditional concern in Beijing about a revolt from within the military, as highlighted by Michael Radunski in his Feature. The problem in China is that the larger and more powerful a military apparatus becomes, the more unpredictable it becomes, even for someone like Xi Jinping.