Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power through repeated PLA purges, including the September 2026 expulsion of senior Central Military Commission figures on grounds of disloyalty and factionalism, underpins trader consensus that no coup attempt will materialize before 2027. These actions, alongside directives to intensify internal security and risk prevention ahead of the 2027 party congress, demonstrate sustained party control over the military and state apparatus. The narrow timeframe until year-end further limits opportunities for organized challenges. While health-related rumors or unforeseen factional fractures could theoretically shift dynamics, verifiable reporting shows no confirmed indicators of imminent instability or successful power plays against the leadership.