This article frames a recent purge by Xi Jinping as weeding out corrupt generals, while other articles portray it as Xi solidifying his power in order to wage war.
China's top lawmakers ousted nine, opens new tab senior military officers from the national legislative body on Friday, state media reported, a step that typically precedes further punishment for wayward cadres. Many of these were from the Rocket Force - a key arm of the PLA overseeing tactical and nuclear missiles.
- Summary
- China 'purges' 9 PLA generals, clampdown seen widening
- Upheaval weakens PLA, including in strategic rocket force
- More time needed to clean up corruption - analyst
- Problems may dissuade PLA from risking major clashes in near term
China's top lawmakers ousted nine, opens new tab senior military officers from the national legislative body on Friday, state media reported, a step that typically precedes further punishment for wayward cadres. Many of these were from the Rocket Force - a key arm of the PLA overseeing tactical and nuclear missiles.
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