Pronóstico: Xi Jinping out before 2027?

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Market context

Xi Jinping remains firmly entrenched as China’s paramount leader, with no credible indication of resignation, dismissal, or detention before the end of 2026. The 6% crowd-implied probability of his removal reflects a market that acknowledges historical precedents of sudden leadership collapses in authoritarian systems, yet recognises Xi’s unprecedented consolidation of power since 2018. Unlike Mao Zedong’s era, where purges targeted rivals to reshape policy, Xi’s ongoing military purges—most notably the January 2026 removal of General Zhang Youxia, his closest comrade-in-arms—have systematically hollowed out the Central Military Commission, reducing it from seven members to just two, including Xi himself [1][3]. This transformation has turned the CMC into an extension of Xi’s will, eliminating independent military thought and cementing autocratic control [3][4]. While such isolation risks miscalculation or internal instability, it has not yet produced a credible challenger; no faction has emerged to contest his authority, and the anti-corruption campaign continues to serve as a tool of loyalty enforcement rather than a mechanism for succession [5].

Traders should monitor three critical catalysts: first, any official announcement from the National People’s Congress regarding changes to Xi’s role, particularly during the upcoming Two Sessions in March 2026, which will unveil the five-year plan and economic targets [6]; second, signs of military unrest or public dissent, given the CMC’s current lack of combat-experienced officers and the heightened risk of error [3]; and third, unexpected health disclosures or diplomatic shifts, such as a rare meeting with foreign leaders like Trump, which could signal vulnerability [9]. Recent reports confirm Zhang Youxia’s removal was attributed to “serious violations of discipline and law,” a phrase widely interpreted as corruption, reinforcing the pattern of targeted purges [1][6]. With no evidence of a succession plan or internal coup, the market’s low probability aligns with Xi’s structural dominance, though the absence of seasoned military leaders introduces latent instability that could accelerate if geopolitical setbacks mount [3].

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