China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
Summary
China’s military promoted two new generals after several leaders were removed due to an anti-corruption campaign. The changes aim to strengthen the military’s loyalty to China’s Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.Key Facts
- Two new generals, Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang, were promoted by Xi Jinping, who leads both China and its military.
- Zhang Shuguang was also named head of the military’s top anti-corruption investigation team.
- The Central Military Commission, China’s highest military body, has been reduced from seven members to two because of ongoing corruption investigations.
- Xi Jinping chairs the Central Military Commission, and its only current members besides him are Vice Chair Zhang Shengmin and Xi himself.
- Two former vice chairs, including the military’s top general, were removed during the anti-corruption purge.
- The military expects to name a new Central Military Commission next fall when the current commission’s term ends.
- The promotions may help fill open positions on this commission.
- The anti-corruption campaign is part of efforts to ensure the military’s loyalty to the Communist Party and Xi Jinping.
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