He Weidong is one of Xi Jinping’s most trusted military leaders, having built a close bond with him since their time in Fujian. In 2022, He was promoted to vice chairman of the PLA’s Central Military Commission, making him the third most powerful figure in the PLA. Recently, rumors suggest that He has been arrested and his homes searched, with multiple sources corroborating the claim. This raises a pressing question: Has Xi completely lost control of his military?
