China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
Zhang Shuguang will lead the military’s top anti-graft body as Xi continues a purge that has removed more than 100 senior commanders, analysts said.
- Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang were promoted to full generals in the People's Liberation Army during a July 2026 ceremony at the Central Military Commission headquarters in Beijing.
- The promotions follow a broad anti-corruption purge in China's military that has removed over 100 senior commanders and affected leadership across all service branches since 2022.
- Political training programs have been conducted to enforce loyalty to the Communist Party and tighten control over the military ahead of the 21st National Congress expected in 2027.
- The military reshuffling reflects efforts to consolidate power and modernize China's armed forces under Xi Jinping's leadership.
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China's Xi Promotes Two Generals After Systematic Purge Of Top Officials
BEIJING – China’s President Xi Jinping has elevated two top military officers to the prestigious rank of full general. This high-profile move aims to rebuild the country’s supreme military command after intense anti-corruption investigations thinned out the top ranks. State media reported that the promotion ceremony took place on Friday in Beijing. The two newly […] The post China’s Xi Promotes Two Generals After Systematic Purge of Top Official…
Chinese authorities have appointed two more generals following months of anti-corruption crackdowns that have resulted in the dismissal of several high-ranking military officers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted two high-ranking members of the People's Liberation Army to the rank of general. The promotions were seen as a notable step in a restructuring of the military's upper echelons following a long period of corruption investigations and dismissals.
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China Promotes Two Senior Military Officers to General as Leadership Reshuffle Looms Amid Anti-Corruption Campaign
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