Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:07 AM
The CIA has released a Chinese-language video aimed at recruiting disaffected military officers, highlighting their disillusionment with leadership and encouraging them to contact the agency.
The Beijing leader consolidated one-man rule last month in rapid-fire actions against the military’s senior commanders.
“Pekingologists” are hunting for clues in seating arrangements and funeral wreaths to determine which officials are in trouble.
A group of state-linked funds has stepped in and unloaded holdings to cool things down when investors get too rosy.
The commitment to a key Asian ally coincides with increased pressure on other defense partners.
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