"Xi's Military Purge Signals Strategic Shifts Amid China's Global Ambitions"
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's efforts to reform the military and eliminate corruption have led to a significant purge within the defense sector, with at least 15 high-ranking military officials, including the most senior defense figure since 2017, being removed from their positions over the past six months. The exact reasons for their ousting remain undisclosed, but it coincides with reports of ongoing corruption investigations within the People’s Liberation Army.
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