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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 1H 17M

Does China’s Military Purge Raise the Risk Over Taiwan? (with Evan Osnos)

from The Long Game with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer · host Vox Media Podcast Network

Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer are joined by Evan Osnos to examine a domestic flashpoint in Minnesota and a sudden purge at the top of China’s military. They explore what unrest at home and ideological tightening in Beijing reveal about power, loyalty, and America’s global standing, and debate whether Xi Jinping’s removal of his top general (and former friend) Zhang Youxia lowers or raises the odds of China invading Taiwan. Follow The Long Game so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop on Thursdays. Watch the video of this episode on Youtube. Show notes of the episode are available here. Transcript here, coming soon.  Join us on Substack Email Jake and Jon with your thoughts and questions at [email protected]. Or leave a comment below.  The Long Game is produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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