More than 115 million views on four Chinese-language recruitment videos released by the CIA have triggered intense discussion about loyalty inside the Chinese Communist Party. Who is watching these videos—and why?At the same time, Beijing is reportedly investigating a senior aide accused of being a double agent, while new internal orders require officials to report overseas family connections. Even the family of top ideologue Wang Huning has reportedly been moved under tight supervision.Is Xi Jinping launching a new loyalty purge? And does the surge in views signal growing uncertainty inside China’s political system?Tonight we examine whether Beijing is facing a quiet defection crisis.
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