Summary
China's military is currently facing issues in its leadership because of ongoing purges led by President Xi Jinping. These purges have removed many top military leaders, creating temporary problems in the army's command. Despite these challenges, China's military is still growing and becoming more powerful, especially in its presence around Taiwan and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Key Facts
- President Xi Jinping is running anti-corruption purges removing many top military leaders.
- The purges have left China's military with gaps in its command structure.
- Despite these gaps, China's military continues to grow and improve.
- China has increased its military pressure on Taiwan with more air incursions.
- The military showed off its nuclear capabilities in a major parade.
- China projects military power in the Indo-Pacific to support territorial claims.
- The condition of China's military was assessed by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
- No new top generals have been named yet to replace those removed.
