Beidaihe’s tense season sees Liu Yuan’s high-profile return and Zhang Youxia’s decisive troop movements — shaking China’s political landscape at a critical turning point.In the tense days before the secretive Beidaihe meeting, two powerful moves shook China’s political scene: General Liu Yuan reappeared in Beijing after a mysterious trip to the southwest. General Zhang Youxia redeployed key PLA forces to secure Beidaihe’s leadership compound.From the seating arrangements at the Army Day reception to the unprecedented appearance of retired military elders, every signal points to a shift in Beijing’s high-level power dynamics.This episode reveals: Why Liu Yuan’s destination matters and how it connects to Zhang Youxia’s military roots in the southwest. The history of the 82nd Group Army (formerly the 38th) and its role in past political showdowns. How current troop movements could reshape the CCP’s internal balance of power.