Xi Jinping’s military purge expands: China removes six generals, former Politburo members from parliamentary posts
China has removed six senior military officers and former financial regulator Li Yunze from their posts and recently investigated former Politburo member Ma Xingrui as a deputy to the National People’s Congress, the latest sign that President Xi…
Beijing fires senior diplomat Sun Weidong; no explanation provided as scrutiny of top brass intensifies
China has removed Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong from his post, according to an official announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources on Tuesday. The decision was made by the State Council, China’s top administrative body. However, no…
PLA in danger: Xi Jinping’s purge weakens China’s military, raising concerns about combat vulnerability
China’s ongoing military corruption purge has created serious flaws in the armed forces’ command structure and may have affected the People’s Liberation Army’s combat readiness, a leading defense research center said. The…