China's Xi Jinping makes rare reference to recent military purge
Summary
China's President Xi Jinping recently spoke about a crackdown on military corruption, which included the removal of top generals. He emphasized the military's loyalty and capabilities during his annual New Year greeting to the People's Liberation Army. The crackdown is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign.Key Facts
- President Xi addressed the military crackdown and corruption in a virtual speech.
- General Zhang Youxia, a top military leader, was removed for "serious violations" related to corruption.
- General Liu Zhenli was also removed along with Zhang.
- Since 2022, this is the first time Xi mentioned corruption in his New Year greeting to the military.
- In the past three years, 14 full-rank generals have been sacked or investigated.
- These actions have significantly reduced the Central Military Commission's size.
- Xi's anti-corruption drives are a central part of his leadership strategy.
- Commentary suggests the purges may involve more than just corruption issues.
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