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chinese-politics-and-policy18 days ago•4 min saved

China purges two senior generals for disloyalty ahead of Xi-Trump summit

China's Communist Party expelled former top generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli for disloyalty and corruption after a months-long investigation; the Politburo approved the move and it will be ratified by the central committee and handed to military prosecutors, reinforcing Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive and consolidating power ahead of a summit with Trump.

via Financial Times|

#chinese-politics-and-policy #liu-zhenli #peoples-liberation-army

world8 months ago•27 min saved

PLA Purge Reshapes China’s Succession Outlook Ahead of 2027

RSIS argues that although the purge of CMC Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia and CMC Joint Staff Chief Liu Zhenli is framed as corruption crackdown, the move signals factional reshaping within the PLA, raises questions about military cohesion and combat capability in the near term, and aims to steer civil–military relations and succession planning toward a Xi-centered leadership ahead of the 2027 Party Congress.

via S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)|

#liu-zhenli #pla #succession