Will Xi dare to inspect the troops on Sept 3?

Beijing’s September 3rd military parade is shaping up like no other—midnight tank drills, blocked convoys, internet outages, a bathroom revolution, live ammunition in the heart of the capital, and rumors of a coup. General Zhang Youxia, the elite 82nd Group Army, and Xi Jinping himself are all at the center of this dangerous showdown. Will Xi dare to inspect the troops—or lose control on parade day?