Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?
China says two top generals are dismissed amid anti‑corruption push.
In January 2026, China’s top leader Xi Jinping ordered the removal of two senior military chiefs – General Zhang Youxia, former chief of the Central Military Commission, and General Liu Zhenli, ex‑commander of the PLA Ground Forces. The dismissals, announced over the weekend of Jan 20‑22, were followed by investigations for serious disciplinary breaches. The move follows a pattern of more than two dozen senior officers investigated since 2022 amid Xi’s anti‑corruption drive. Analysts see it as a warning against corruption while also hinting at possible intra‑party tension within the Politburo. The purge may signal a shift in the PLA’s culture and could affect China’s strategic posture, especially regarding Taiwan.
Tags
Related Posts
RCB vs CSK: Tim David goes ballistic, equals AB de Villiers record to ...
Batting in the lower middle order at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, David struck eight sixes during his innings. That effort is now the joint second highest number of sixes hit by an RCB batter from No. 5 or lower in an IPL match
US: Gunfire reported near White House, Secret Service launches probe
US: Gunfire reported near White House, Secret Service launches probe
Amid job cuts, Canadian billionaire Kevin O’Leary points out a good thing about AI layoffs
Kevin O Leary, the Canadian billionaire, asserts that artificial intelligence is elevating human creativity, making artists and storytellers more valuable than ever. He highlights how compelling social media content, especially short form videos, now commands significant salaries due to measurable customer acquisition. O Leary believes AI is a powerful productivity tool, fostering new industries and opportunities across all economic sectors