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China: Is Xi Jinping Losing Trust in His Top Generals?

On Saturday, China's defence ministry announced Zhang Youxia, second-in-charge of the Central Military Commission , and General Liu Zhenli, senior CMC officer, are under formal investigation.
Xi Jinping's years-long anti-corruption drive has targeted the military since he took power, reaching the Rocket Force in 2023, with at least 17 PLA generals removed, including eight former top officials.
The loss of two members has effectively shrunk the Central Military Commission from seven to two, concentrating authority around Xi Jinping and making the command structure more opaque, experts cited in analysis say.
PLA Daily ran a front-page editorial describing the probe as a major achievement, saying the generals had "seriously undermined and violated" the Chairman Responsibility System, and analysts say Xi Jinping is nearly alone atop the military, reducing near-term Taiwan escalation chances.
Experts say Xi may rebuild the military leadership at next year's Communist Party Congress, with Neil Thomas noting `Xi has eviscerated the People's Liberation Army top brass like no leader before him.

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Lean Left

Showdown at the Chinese Top: Xi Jinping Doesn't Trust the Generals

An investigation is underway against Xi Jinping's deputy in the supreme command of the Chinese military. The reasons are only speculation for now. Si doesn't seem to trust them anymore.

1 day ago·Belgrade, Serbia

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The National Interest

Lean Right

What’s Going on with China’s PLA?

The investigation into one of China’s top generals is the latest episode in Xi Jinping’s purge of the People’s Liberation Army.

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Deutsche Welle

Center

China: Is Xi Jinping losing trust in his top generals?

A corruption scandal in the People's Liberation Army has rocked China's military. Probes into two of President Xi Jinping's deputies highlight a struggle over loyalty, power and control within the armed forces.

2 days ago·Bonn, Germany

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focus.de

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Revenge Instead of Retirement: Why Xi Publicly Destroys His Top General

Instead of silently retiring 75-year-old Zhang Youxia, Xi chooses the maximum escalation. There is a brutal message behind the arrest.

2 days ago·Berlin, Germany

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Lean Left

Xi Jinping Began Global Cleansing Among the Generals: a Hidden Target Is Called

The US Ambassador to China revealed interesting details.

2 days ago

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CNN

Lean Left

China purges its top general. Could this mean Xi is consolidating his power?

China’s most powerful general, Zhang Youxia, has been removed from his position and accused of corruption. CNN’s Will Ripley explains the unprecedented shake-up under President Xi Jinping, who appears to be consolidating power.

2 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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