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world2 days ago•2 min saved

China purges nine senior military officials ahead of pivotal Two Sessions

China's National People's Congress Standing Committee announced the removal of nine military officials from its lawmakers list ahead of the upcoming Two Sessions, part of Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has seen hundreds removed in recent years. The nine join a wave of purges including PLA Ground Force commander Li Qiaoming, former PLA Navy commander Shen Jinlong, and Sun Shaochong (former Inner Mongolia party chief), following the earlier removal of top general Zhang Youxia. The moves are viewed as efforts to consolidate power before Beijing’s annual meetings (March 4–11), when the government will outline its five-year plan and economic targets.

via BBC|

#anti-corruption #china #military-purges

world25 days ago•23 min saved

Xi’s Purges Hollow Out China’s Military High Command

Xi Jinping’s sweeping three-year purge has ousted or disappeared most of the PLA’s top commanders on the Central Military Commission and theater commands, leaving a leadership vacuum with only a handful in active roles. Analysts warn the disruption could threaten readiness as Xi seeks a fourth term and must assemble trusted replacements.

via The New York Times|

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world28 days ago•6 min saved

Xi Jinping Tightens PLA Grip Through Purges, Risks Isolation

Xi Jinping has broadened purges in the PLA, shrinking the Central Military Commission from seven to two members including Xi and turning it into an instrument of his will. Investigations into Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, plus ongoing actions against other senior officers, signal deep consolidation of power that could isolate Xi or leave him surrounded by loyalists. Analysts warn that sidelining risk-management voices may raise the chance of miscalculation as Xi pushes toward a 2027 Taiwan-ready modernization, with the remaining CMC members lacking recent military command experience.

via Institute for the Study of War|

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world1 month ago•6 min saved

Xi Jinping’s purge ousts China’s top general, signaling a sweeping overhaul

Xi Jinping’s purge ousts Zhang Youxia, the PLA’s most senior officer, signaling a sweeping overhaul of China’s military leadership and prompting questions about the armed forces’ readiness.

via The Economist|

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