China has removed six senior People’s Liberation Army (PLA) officers from the country’s top legislative body, signaling President Xi Jinping’s military anti-corruption campaign remains active and is not slowing down. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee issued a late-night notice on Friday, announcing the removal of 13 legislators, which included these six generals, a former top financial regulator, and the former Xinjiang Communist Party chief.
Indications of investigations preceded these removals; for instance, General Xu Xueqiang of the Central Military Commission’s Equipment Development Department missed a significant party meeting in October. Additionally, Lieutenant General Wang Kangping from the Eastern Theatre Command, despite attending the meeting, was notably passed over for promotion to full membership of the party’s Central Committee. This ongoing purge highlights Beijing's sustained efforts to enforce discipline and loyalty within its military and political ranks, reinforcing Xi's authority and control over key institutions.
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