The Battle to Free Zhang Youxia: Xi’s Grip on the PLA Under Strain

An open letter calls for Zhang Youxia’s release. Leaks point to growing anger inside the PLA. Party elders are negotiating behind closed doors. This episode traces the escalating effort to free Zhang Youxia—and what it reveals about Xi Jinping’s weakening grip on China’s military. From unusual silence during New Year greetings to behind-the-scenes pressure from elite networks, the battle over one general exposes deeper fractures inside the CCP power structure. As rival camps maneuver, the question isn’t just Zhang’s fate—it’s who really controls the PLA. The Miracle Doctor Who Heals—and Predicts Fate: https://youtu.be/uxkJdavp80w How China Turned Into a Global Hub for Organ Transplant: https://youtu.be/EoURcurEtwY Lei's Gift Guide: https://shop.leisrealtalk.com/gift-guide/ Get your Shen Yun tickets with promo code LRT2026 to save on service fees. Official ticket link 👉 https://www.shenyun.com/tickets Lei's Looking Glass channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeisLookingGlass Lei's Real Talk channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeisRealTalk Donation: https://donorbox.org/support-lei-s-real-talk-support-lei Support Lei’s work via her online shop: https://shop.leisrealtalk.com/ Sign up for my emails: https://leisrealtalk.com/ Ideas/Suggestions: [email protected] #leisrealtalk #military #zhangyouxia