Purge, paranoia, and power: Inside China’s black box – Is Xi Jinping losing control?

Despite persistent rumors and high-profile purges, Xi Jinping remains firmly in control of China, though his rule increasingly relies on loyalty over performance. Cracks are emerging within the military and economy, fueling speculation about potential instability. With no clear successor in sight, Xi’s long-term grip on power faces mounting challenges and uncertainty.

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IND vs ENG Test: Joe Root moves closer to Sachin Tendulkar’s massive feat, past Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis

Joe Root achieved significant milestones on Day 3 of the fourth Test against India, surpassing Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to become the player with the second-most fifties in Test cricket, only behind Sachin Tendulkar. Earlier, Root also overtook Kallis and Rahul Dravid to become the third-highest run-scorer in Test history during the same match…

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