Tag: military purge
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Secrets, scandal and ‘nuclear treason’: inside Xi’s military purge
Background: a sweeping reshuffle beneath a高-stakes veneer The phrase “military purge” conjures images of dramatic leadership changes, rapid removals, and strategic realignments. In China, where the PLA’s political role is entwined with the party’s grip on power, a purge at the top ranks signals more than routine personnel shifts. Analysts say it reflects a calculated…
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China’s Military Purge Reaches the Top as High-Rying General Is Under Investigation
Overview: A Move That Signals a Broad Anti-Corruption Drive The announcement that China’s highest-ranking general has been placed under investigation marks a historic moment in President Xi Jinping’s ongoing effort to reform the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Described by the Defense Ministry as a case of “grave violations of discipline and the law,” the probe…
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China’s Highest-Ranking General Removed as Xi’s Military Purge Reaches the Top
Introduction: A Turn in China’s Military Crackdown The Chinese Defense Ministry announced that China’s highest-ranking general, second only to President Xi Jinping in the military command structure, has been placed under investigation. The accused figure faces charges of “grave violations of discipline and the law.” This development marks a dramatic escalation of Xi’s ongoing effort…
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China’s Military Purge Reaches Top Ranks as General Is Under Investigation
Overview: A Purge at the Highest Levels The Chinese Defense Ministry announced that China’s highest-ranking general, second only to President Xi Jinping in military command, has been placed under investigation for “grave violations of discipline and the law.” This development signals that Xi Jinping’s ongoing broader campaign to tighten control over the People’s Liberation Army…