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The final showdown before the fourth plenum. General Yusa moves troops toward Beijing. Can she still find a way to fight back? And what hidden truth lies behind the Yuon Long's tragedy? The real story points directly to China's top leader. Welcome back to Final War with Katherine Hu.
We've been following two of China's most consequential stories. The high-level power struggle in Beijing and the ongoing investigations surrounding Yuon Long's mysterious death. At first glance, they may seem unrelated, but beneath the surface, they are deeply connected.
In just two weeks, on October 20th, the Chinese Communist Party will convene its long delayed fourth plenary session. This meeting could redefine China's political future. The most watched question. Will Xiinping, citing health reasons, announce his retirement? At this decisive moment, can she still turn the tide? What moves will General Ciang Yu Shia and the party elders make? Who ultimately was the real hand behind Yuman Long's death? Stay with us until the end because what we're about to uncover could change how you see everything inside Beijing. And please share this episode so the truth behind these events can reach more people. Now, let's step into the storm gathering over the capital.
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The political storm over Beijing was already gathering before the public noticed. On September 29th, the party finally announced the long delayed fourth plenary session of the 20th central committee to be held from October 20th to 23rd. A one-year delay for such an important meeting could mean only one thing. Serious turmoil at the top.
The signs appeared a day earlier. On September 28th, drivers on the highway from Bowing City, Heb province to Beijing witnessed a long line of military vehicles around 200 trucks heading straight toward the capital. The convoy included armored carriers, supply and troop transports, and medical units. By simple count, more than 3,000 soldiers were on the move. Baing city is the headquarters of the 82nd Group Army, a unit personally trusted by General Jang Yusa. Within the system, it is known as the Imperial Guard of Beijing, the elite force charged with protecting the capital and by extension the party's core leadership. Why did this army move toward Beijing and in broad daylight on one of China's busiest highways? The message was unmistakable. It was not a covert deployment, but a calculated show of control. A reminder that ultimate authority in Beijing rests with those who command the military, not merely with those who hold the titles. Officially, state media framed it as a security operation supporting upcoming national events. Yet to political insiders, it looked very different. A deliberate display of strength, a quiet warning delivered on the eve of the fourth pleum.
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According to multiple insiders in Beijing, the framework for China's next leadership lineup has already taken shape. General Zang Yusa together with party elders Hu Jin Tao and Wen Jiao has reportedly reached a consensus. Wang Yang would become general secretary. Hu Chun Hua would serve as premier and Sinping would step down at the upcoming fourth pleum handing over both party and military authority. To many observers, that arrangement would mark a stable and even hopeful turning point, a chance for a managed transition within the party.
But she's camp is not prepared to let go. Behind the scenes, his loyalists have been working to push another scenario, a half exit in which she retains his titles and symbolic authority even as others assume real control. This political tugofwar reveals the deepest vulnerability of the anti-shi coalition, a weakness she himself fully understands and exploits. The elders insist that the handover must appear orderly and legitimate. They want she removed, yet they also want to preserve the party's continuity. In short, they hope to end his dominance without shaking the entire system. They are trying to change the ruler without changing the rule. And in that cautious balance lies their trap. Their desire for stability has tied their hands and given she precisely the leverage he needs to resist.
For she to step down in a legal and orderly way at the fourth pleum, there is only one scenario. He must voluntarily announce his retirement, citing health concerns and the need for rest. But that plan depends entirely on she's cooperation. If he suddenly changes his mind or refuses to comply, the transition process collapses instantly. In that event, the elders's only remaining mechanism would be a vote of removal by the central committee. A theoretically constitutional procedure, but one fraught with danger. More than 70% of the 205 full members are loyal to shei. Individually, they can be persuaded or pressured. Yet once gathered in the same hall, self-preservation takes over and no one can predict which side they would choose if the meeting turns chaotic. If she manages to turn the vote into a show of loyalty, he could still regain control, reversing the balance of power in an instant. And for General Jang Yusa, that would be a political death sentence. He cannot afford to let she remain in power until the next party congress 2 years from now. The stakes for him are absolute within the party. Power struggles have never allowed neutrality. It is always a contest for survival, not coexistence.
For the elders, she's verbal promises mean little. They know he could revoke any agreement at the last minute. To ensure the transition truly happens, they must have an emergency plan, one that covers the moment she refuses to yield. And within the communist system, there is one enduring rule. Those who command the military determine the outcome. That is why the 82nd group army moved toward Beijing. It was not a routine drill. It was a calculated signal. The quiet pressure that precedes a political reckoning.
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Inside Beijing, discussions of a contingency plan have already begun. According to several well-placed sources, party elders Hu Jintowa, Wenjao, and Wang Yang have quietly coordinated a fallback strategy in case she refuses to step down at the fourth plan. Their objective is simple but decisive to ensure that the power transition proceeds even if it means confronting Shei directly.
At the center of this plan lies the Le Chang incident. The elders reportedly intend to reopen the investigation into the former premier's sudden death, an event long suspected to involve political motives. Evidence collected by internal oversight bodies is said to include documents, testimonies, and other classified materials that point to decisions made at the very top. For the elders, this is she's most vulnerable point, one that could be politically devastating if exposed. Until now, the topic was deliberately avoided. The elders wanted to preserve stability and avoid turning the succession into a public reckoning. But if she tears up the agreement and refuses to retire, that restraint will vanish. The fourth pleum would no longer be a ceremonial meeting. It could turn into a fullscale accountability session focused on shei's record and actions.
The logic behind this move is clear. Lee Ketchang was seen as a technocrat with a clean image free from corruption scandals. His unexpected death shocked the system leaving many uneasy. By reopening the case, the elders would send a powerful reminder to the central committee. If such a man could fall without explanation, then no one within the party is truly safe.
To make sure the transition proceeds smoothly, General Dang Yusa has already positioned trusted officers at key posts. Leo Jenley, chief of the joint staff, is said to be commanding the 82nd group army, securing the capital and the approaches to Jong Nanhai. Meanwhile, Jang Shangm, vice secretary of the Central Discipline Commission, has mobilized military inspectors to monitor the movements of senior security and intelligence officials closely aligned with shei. In effect, the security landscape of Beijing is now under layered supervision. All military regions have reportedly been placed on high alert. Leaves are cancelled. Personnel are ordered to remain on base. The system is in a state of quiet readiness. For Jang Yusa, there is no turning back. He has already placed his last bet on control and timing. The outcome now depends on how he plays his hand in the days ahead.
Although she still has a narrow window to maneuver, his position has never been weaker. Within the polit bureau standing committee, only Sai Chi, his longtime confidant, remains fully aligned with him. The rest of the leadership has quietly distanced itself, waiting for the tide to turn. But even Saii is now entangled in multiple scandals. His family has been linked to the Yuman Long case, and reports suggest he played a direct role in enforcing the sweeping online blackout that followed. The attempt to suppress the story only made it more explosive. Soon after, Tai Chichi himself became caught in an international controversy. His name surfaced in connection with a British intelligence investigation, drawing global attention and criticism.
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As for Shei, his image continues to erode at home and abroad. Stories about his daughter Yang Lan Lan's lavish overseas lifestyle have circulated widely, fueling resentment at a time when China's economy is struggling under debt, unemployment, and widespread discontent. Within the party, many have begun to see him less as a leader and more as a liability. And yet what could ultimately bring down she may not be the political pressure or the economic crisis but something darker. The Yumlong tragedy. The case that once seemed like a celebrity tragedy is now reshaping public perception exposing the inner decay of the system itself.
In our program on September 20th, we mentioned an eerie coincidence. There is also a strange coincidence. She was born on June 15th, 1953, while Yum Long was born on June 15th, 1988. Both sharing the same birth date. She's father, Xi Jong Shun, was born on October 15th, 1913. And 9 years ago, another young actor, Ciao, who died under similar circumstances, was born on October 15th, 1987. Once again, the dates matched.
It is no longer much of a secret that she suffers from serious health problems. Some reports suggest he faces serious health concerns, possibly a critical illness. with his condition seen as increasingly severe this year. She is also said to place strong faith in superstition, raising the possibility that he might turn to strange or unorthodox methods in an effort to prolong his life. That is where Yuon Long's story takes its darkest turn.
According to information from the geommancer masan and other sources, she and senior communist party officials have long been reported to place deep faith in superstition. This so-called life extension method works like this. When someone's fate is judged to be nearing its end, the ritualists following a set of precise requirements select another person whose 8 character natal chart bazi matches the leaders and that person is made to sacrifice in theirstead. Performers and entertainers are often chosen because they possess dual gendered features. men with feminine appearances or women with masculine traits which supposedly make them especially suitable. In practice, this is a long deliberate operation. Potential candidates are identified years in advance and then subjected to an extended nurturing process to prepare them for the role. The process requires the chosen person to live under special restrictions in advance.
Yum long's final months showed strange signs. He appeared anxious and emaciated, often saying during live streams that he ate little other than vegetables. Shaen Leang, who died tragically in 2016, was also said to have gone through a period of strict vegetarianism before his death. Prior to that, whistleblowers claimed that Yuon Long had been under long-term surveillance and mistreatment. His agent, Du Chiang, was reportedly the one tasked with carrying out such coercive control. Du had previously managed Xiao Ren Leyang as well and later became Yuman Long's agent, overseeing nearly every aspect of his daily life.
Ma Ken explained that such a ritual must occur in the leader's zodiac year, the year of fate renewal. 2025 is the year of the snake, she's own zodiac sign. Certain environmental conditions were also considered necessary. Before the ritual could take place, there had to be the sound of flags and drums, large displays held in open spaces or on stages filled with movement and noise. The September 3rd military parade perfectly fit that requirement, serving as the grandest spectacle of flags and drums imaginable. Another element was the appearance of a blood moon which occurred on September 7th and 8th. In addition, there needed to be wind, clouds, and lightning. And on September 10th and 11th, around the time of Yumlong's death, the sky over Beijing briefly flashed with lightning, completing every condition the ritual called for.
On September 10th, Yumlong was held for an entire day as the participants carried out a severe ceremonial act meant to separate the spirit from the body. The process was described as involving invasive procedures intended to fulfill the final stage of the ritual. As part of the belief system, seven participants each claim to have received one element of you spirit, beginning a secondary ceremony known as opening the path of life. According to those familiar with the ceremony, the first participant in the procession was said to shout ritual phrases symbolizing material pleasures. Words like good to eat and good to wear. each carrying a specific meaning within the right. After the incident, Chongqing Song, later identified as a suspect, reportedly posted the same phrase, "Good to eat," on social media before quickly deleting it, raising public suspicion. Years earlier, following the death of Chiao Ren Leyang, Chung had posted identical words, leading many to believe the two cases were connected through a similar ritual pattern.
In this type of secretive ritual, there is said to be a stage known as the wandering spirit phase performed while the chosen person is still conscious. Online footage that later surfaced appeared to show Yuman Long being supported by several people as he was made to walk back and forth along a hallway shortly before his death. Observers interpreted the scene as part of that ritual sequence. During this stage of the ritual, participants were also said to collect the Yuman Long's fingernails along with gemstones featuring concentric circle patterns, symbols believed to carry spiritual resonance. After Yuman Long's tragic fall, investigators reportedly found two limited edition Rolex watches on him, both with dials designed in concentric rings. In addition, they reportedly cut Yuman Long's hair and took it to Tibet where a separate ritual ceremony was performed. This coincided with the rising dragon fireworks show on September 19th held more than 5,000 m above sea level in the Himalayas. The massive fireworks display conducted in such a remote location soon sparked widespread public controversy.
The 49th day after the ritual is known as the 49-day right, a point believed to mark the renewal of life and fortune. By coincidence, the fourth plenum is scheduled to fall within that 49-day window, the most critical moment in the current struggle for power at the top. For she, it represents precisely the time when he hopes to regain his strength and restore his political fortune.
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But rituals like this, even if only believed in by a few, rarely end without consequence. They leave traces, not only in politics, but in nature itself. Just days after Yumolong's tragedy, Beijing was struck by one of the fiercest hail storms in recent memory. Ice hammered the city in broad daylight, a violent storm that locals said felt unnatural. 2 days later, on September 15th, an ancient bodhic tree at Tang Temple, one of Beijing's oldest monasteries, suddenly split apart with a thunderous crack. Monks said it was the same tree that had dropped a branch in 1976, the night Maoadong passed away. To many, these were only coincidences. Yet to others, they were warnings. Symbols that power built on fear and deception cannot last forever.
Despite the government's suppression, Yumlong's name continues to circulate online and abroad. International media from Foreign Policy and the BBC to the Straits Times and Taiwan's Central News Agency have all reported on his case. A global petition calling for justice has now exceeded 230,000 signatures growing every day. Yumong's death has become a mirror reflecting the regime itself. What began as a silence tragedy has turned into a symbol of awakening, exposing the fear, corruption, and superstition that lie at the heart of China's ruling circle. The storm that started in secret is now breaking in the open. The countdown has begun. What happens at the fourth pleenum will decide not only who holds power in Beijing, but how history remembers them all.
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