Why Xi’s First Trip in 133 Days Is So Risky

After staying in Beijing for 133 days, Xi Jinping finally made his first trip—and chose Xiong’an, his flagship “future capital.” But why now? And why there? In this episode, we break down the unusual break from CCP tradition, rising questions about military control, and why this carefully staged visit may actually carry hidden risks: his rift with some PLA units. From PLA tensions to the legacy of Xiong’an and the 2023 Zhuozhou flood, this is more than a routine trip—it’s a signal. The Secret Life of Tibet’s Most Romantic Dalai Lama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpOLWcJMDPw 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 #china #xiongan #xijinping