PLA chiefs’ downfall eliminated ‘political danger’, military mouthpiece says
Published 1w ago · Updated 6d ago
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The removal of China's top military commanders for corruption removes political risks while testing operational stability.
China's military mouthpiece stated that the expulsion of two former top military leaders eliminated a major political danger, following their dismissal for severe corruption and disloyalty. The party expelled Zhang Youxia, once a vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, and fellow general Liu Zhenli after investigations accused them of taking exceptionally large bribes. Analysts suggest these sweeping purges tighten presidential control over the armed forces but simultaneously raise questions regarding potential setbacks for military readiness and strategic planning.
- The Communist Party expelled Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli following a Politburo meeting.
- Investigators accused the purged commanders of accepting exceptionally large bribes.
- Zhang Youxia previously served as the highest-ranking uniformed member of the military after the Chinese leader.
- State military media declared that the high-level dismissals successfully eliminated a major hidden political danger.
Written before 1 later update from the outlets covering this story.
Timeline
- Sep 21State media announced the expulsion of former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli from the Communist Party and armed forces.
- Sep 23The military mouthpiece stated that the purge eliminated a major political danger as analysts weighed impacts on war-waging ability.
Why it matters
These expulsions form part of an ongoing high-level anti-corruption drive within China's armed forces, directly impacting the top echelons of military leadership and command structures.
What outlets agree on
State media and international outlets agree that two top Chinese generals were expelled from the Communist Party and armed forces due to corruption, disloyalty, and factionalism.
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- The Times of IndiaPLA mouthpiece hails removal of two top generals from CCP and Chinese military6d ago · open ↗
- The Straits TimesChina’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability6d ago · open ↗
- South China Morning PostPLA chiefs’ downfall eliminated ‘political danger’, military mouthpiece says6d ago · open ↗
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