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Who Is Zhao Zongqi? China Removes PLA General Behind Doklam, Galwan Standoffs With India

China removed former PLA Western Theatre Command chief General Zhao Zongqi, who led forces during the 2017 Doklam standoff and 2020 Galwan clash with India, from its top political advisory body. The CPPCC Standing Committee also relieved Zhao of two other posts. Beijing has given no reason for his removal or announced any investigation against him
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Beijing: The Xi Jinping government has dismissed General Zhao Zhongqi, who ordered the Galwan operation against India. Zhao led the People's Liberation Army's Western Theater Command during the Doklam conflict and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with India. General Zhao Zhongqi was currently a top political advisor. The PLA's Western Command controls most of China's military operations along the Chinese border with India in Tibet and Xinjiang. The …

China's military reshuffle: PLA commander involved in Galwan clashes faces reprimand; Xi Jinping expels Zhao; senior officers also face scrutiny. China expels PLA General Zhao Zongqi, who led forces during the Doklam and Galwan standoffs.

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New Delhi (Uttam Hindu News): An important news has emerged regarding India-China relations. During the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and the 2017 Doklam standoff, China's Western Theater… The post Major action taken against the Chinese general who ordered Operation Galwan against India, President Xi Jinping removed him from his post appeared first on uttamhindu.com.

Galwan Clash PLA General Sacked: Chinese President Xi Jinping removed General Zhao Zhangqi, who commanded the Western Theater Command during the 2020 Galwan clash and Doklam standoff, from key positions. This action is seen as significant for the future of relations amid the India-China border dispute, military assertiveness, and the Doval-Wang Yi talks.

According to multiple media reports, China's top political advisory committee held a vote on August 26. The members decided to remove Jungkook. It is reported that he has been relieved of his membership in the advisory committee and two other important positions.

Xi Jinping: Chinese President Jinping has taken a sensational decision. General Zhao Zhongqi, a key figure in the Chinese army, has been removed from his post. The Chinese government has issued key orders to this effect.

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The Free Press Journal broke the news in Mumbai, India on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
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