China's Xi moves to take more direct command over military

This was a visit to show off his muscle to his potential enemies and show that he is tough and in charge.

He has many enemies - mostly internal. With the economy slowing, the demographic aging, and no friends abroad, revelation of his, his family, and his cronies' wealth could be a spark. He's clearly trying to dampen that.

his relentless campaign against corruption in the party, military and state industries

A selective campaign nevertheless.

Digital Mao smiles on Tiananmen tanks.

This exercise by Xi is to keep the masses united under the banner of nationalism, at a time when the economic slowdown is creating high tension and social unrest.

Clean up all your TOYS....it's going to be time to PLAY, REAL soon.

"...in which he appeared publicly for the first time in camouflage battle dress wearing the joint center’s insignia."

Bad idea. Civilian control of the military means no active duty military man can hold office. Dressing up like a soldier only degrades that Wall of Separation.

I think he's too fat to look good wearing a camo battle dress. But nonetheless, his accumulation of power has been on going for years now.

This will end badly.

All of Asia and the World are not happy to see him in military camo. So whatever happened to China "peaceful rise"?

I think China's move is exactly within the US expectation.

Instead of prancing around in battle dress the unelected dictator and crook Xi should be wearing prison uniform and serving time, along with the rest of his family, for theft and corruption.