China's Military Shake-Up: What's Happening at the Top?
ChinaSat Jan 24 2026
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Big changes are happening in China's military. Two top generals have been removed from their positions. This is part of a larger effort by President Xi Jinping to clean up the military. The generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, are accused of serious misconduct. But details about what they did wrong are not public.
This is not just any ordinary shake-up. General Zhang was one of the highest-ranking officers in the military. He was also very close to President Xi. Their families have a long history together. This makes the situation even more surprising.
Now, only two members are left on the Central Military Commission. This is the group that controls China's military. One of them is President Xi himself. The other is General Zhang Shengmin, who has been overseeing the military purges.
Experts say this is a big deal. It shows that President Xi is serious about changing the military. He seems to think that the problems are too deep to fix with small changes. So, he is making big moves to clean house.
But why is this happening now? Some say it's about corruption. Others think it's about loyalty. Whatever the reason, it's clear that President Xi is in charge. And he is making sure that the military follows his lead.
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