Reports that China’s Air Force commander, General Chang Dingqiu, died suddenly while in detention have sent shockwaves through the Chinese military. At the same time, the long-silenced strategist Liu Yazhou has re-emerged in public discussion, raising uncomfortable questions about war planning, loyalty, and morale inside the PLA. This program examines Chang’s rise and death, Liu Yazhou’s warnings about a Taiwan war, and the growing unrest among officers and veterans. When generals disappear and veterans are suppressed, what does it reveal about the true state of China’s armed forces?
