Militia take part in a parade during an anti-terrorism drill in Taiyuan, Shanxi province August 1, 2009. The drill was held to mark the 82nd anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). (Reuters)
Was There a Recent Coup Attempt in China? -- Gordon G. Chang, World Affairs
According to a report, around New Year’s day officers in two Chinese air force units were arrested on suspicion of plotting a coup. At the same time, a nuclear submarine on patrol was ordered back to port because some on board were thought to have links with the plotters. This report, circulated on Sunday on a China-watching listserv, remains unconfirmed. This rumor could be linked in some fashion to the detention last month of Colonel Tan Linshu, of the Chinese navy, for subversion.
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My Comment: I find it inconceivable/incomprehensible/unbelievable that a few military units in China are able to plot/implement/and follow though in a military coup. It just cannot happen .... especially now. The Chinese military is being modernized, and is on the top of the priority list for the government in Beijing. If there are military units that are dissatisfied (which I doubt) .... this is a big surprise.
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