A Chinese Prigozhin and concerns about a military coup

The uprising led by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia raises the question: Is something similar possible in China? While the era of warlords in China is long gone, the leadership in Beijing also fears a potential coup from within the military.

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28. June 2023
UKRAINE, DONETSK REGION - MARCH 3, 2023: Seen in this video screen grab is PMC Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin as he appears in a video address to call on Ukraine s president Zelensky to let children and the elderly leave the town of Artyomovsk Bakhmut. Contolled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the town is an important railway junction which plays a crucial role for supplying Ukrainian troops in Donbass. Heavy fighting is taking place for control over the town. Video screen grab. Best possible quality. Konkord Company Press Service/TASS PUBLICATIONxINxGERxAUTxONLY 57665279

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