S8 Ep1175: Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaihe retreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic
S8 Ep1175: Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaihe retreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic  
Podcast: The John Batchelor Show
Published On: Wed Jul 29 2026
Description: Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaiheretreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent ballistic missile launch served as a show of strength before a state visit to the US. Copley notes that youth unemployment is high, and the PLA may eventually act independently. (11)