A new wave of purges has engulfed the senior leadership of China’s military, the People’s Liberation Army. Since the 20th National Party Congress in October 2022, more than 20 senior PLA officers from ...

China’s top military body has ordered a sweeping overhaul to restore the credibility of political leaders as the commission ...

Purges have cut the CMC nearly in half, with profound consequences for the PLA’s ability to function as a modern warfighting ...

The rules follow a series of scandals that have seen a dozen senior PLA commanders being placed under investigation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's absence from public view, appearing only twice in videos in over a month, amid a military purge and economic challenges, has fuelled speculation of a power shift in the ...

China abruptly ousted nine military figures from its national parliament without explanation, as a major purge of personnel in the upper echelons of the nation’s defense universe casts its net ...

Chinese President missing from BRICS for the first time in 12 years has paved way to the speculations about his successor.

China’s Military Shakeup: What You Need to Know An interview with Lyle Morris about China's new defense minister and what's driving arguably the biggest purge in PLA history. Page 1 of 1 ...

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China's sweeping purge of Chinese generals has exposed deep-rooted corruption in the People's Liberation Army and raised questions about oversight over military investments.

China's military purge continues. Beijing appointed a new defense minister while simultaneously declaring the expulsion of nine senior army officers. Eleven years into his presidency, ...