The king is entirely symbolical in Canada, he has no political power. Canada being in the Commonwealth has more of an effect, eg. for trade or easier immigration between these countries.
Geopolitical Analysis: A Bird's-Eye View of the Global Situation
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News about China is pretty limited in our area, but there seems to be a purge movement going on regarding the Chinese military leadership. Cleaning up corruption or Coup-d-etat are the speculations.
Reports are seeping out of China revealing a large number of Generals and other High-Ranking Officers in the People's Liberation Army have been ARRESTED. It has the appearance of a "thwarted coup d'Etat."
Many people are still arguing endlessly over whether Zhang Youxia has been arrested or not. One source told me that "the news of Zhang Youxia and 17 other senior generals being arrested is absolutely accurate, including General Liu Zhenli, General Xiao Tianliang, Lieutenant General Zhong Shijun, and others.
Reports Say "Coup d'Etat Thwarted in CHINA"
Date: January 23, 2026Source: Hal TurnerReports are seeping out of China revealing a large number of Generals and other High-Ranking Officers in the People's Liberation Army have been ARRESTED. It has the appearance of a "thwarted coup d'Etat."Many people are still arguing endlessly over...www.coreinsightsintl.com
At the center of the storm is General Zhang Youxia, one of the most influential figures in the Chinese military and widely regarded as a close confidant of Xi Jinping. Over the past six months, at least 11 top PLA commanders have either been removed from their posts or placed under investigation, indicating an unprecedented internal purge.
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According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Zhang Youxia was taken into custody by military anti-corruption authorities earlier this week. The allegations against him include corruption, failure to rein in close associates and family members and not reporting serious issues to party leadership in time.
The move has sent shockwaves across China’s military establishment as Zhang is not only a senior CMC official but also a member of the powerful 24 member Politburo, which sits at the core of China’s political decision-making.
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Coup fears in China? 11 military officials sacked in 6 months, India border emerges as key link
China’s military shake-up sees 11 PLA officers targeted in six months, sparking coup rumours and concerns tied to the India-China border.news24online.com
Critics argue that while the drive claims to curb corruption, it has also significantly strengthened Xi Jinping’s control over both the Communist Party and the military.
In a speech delivered in October 2025, Xi himself warned that corruption posed the greatest threat to the party and described the battle as ‘difficult and complex.’ Against this backdrop, the ongoing purge within the PLA, especially targeting commanders linked to the India-facing Western Theatre Command, is being closely watched for its implications on China’s internal politics and regional security dynamics.
Coup fears in China? 11 military officials sacked in 6 months, India border emerges as key link
China’s military shake-up sees 11 PLA officers targeted in six months, sparking coup rumours and concerns tied to the India-China border.
Du Wen, the Executive Director of the Legal Advisory Office of the former Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region government, disclosed that according to insider information, Zhang Youxia, in collaboration with Chief of General Staff Liu Zhenli, planned to mobilise troops to stage a coup against Xi Jinping under the guise of saving the party and the country. Unfortunately, they were betrayed by someone in their inner circle, reportedly the Deputy Chief of General Staff.
Current reports indicate that the existing command structure of the General Staff has been suspended, with direct command now being issued by the Central Military Commission via encrypted telegrams. All military units are on high alert, and all military movements have been immediately frozen and halted. Officers and soldiers have had their mobile phones confiscated for centralised political education.
Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli Dismiss - China - Cheng Xi
On January 24, the Ministry of National Defense of the Communist Party of China announced that Zhang Youxia, a member of the Central Political Bureau and Vice Cwww.peoplenewstoday.com
Why would 'political power' be an oxymoron? Certain groups (open and hidden) exercise a lot of power through politics. As an example, the covid restrictions were done through political power.
And what power does the king have in Canada that is not entirely symbolical? We both agree that the Commonwealth membership goes beyond symbolical and ties Canada somewhat closer to the UK, but that has nothing to do with whether the king has any power in Canada.
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