As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate in mainland China, three lieutenant generals of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) died within 16 days, from July 22 to August 6, 2026: Chen Xianfeng, former political commissar of the North Sea Fleet; Shi Baoyuan, former deputy commander of the Shenyang Military Region; and Li Yongjin, former deputy commander of the Beijing Military Region. Additionally, Major General Chen Youyuan, former deputy di…
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate in mainland China, three lieutenant generals of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) died within 16 days, from July 22 to August 6, 2026: Chen Xianfeng, former political commissar of the North Sea Fleet; Shi Baoyuan, former deputy commander of the Shenyang Military Region; and Li Yongjin, former deputy commander of the Beijing Military Region. Additionally, Major General Chen Youyuan, former deputy di…