Xi Jinping’s anticorruption campaign targets senior military leaders in China

As China’s annual legislative meetings commenced in Beijing, at least a dozen military officials, including General Zhang Youxia, were absent amid an ongoing anticorruption investigation. This initiative, launched by President Xi Jinping, targets corruption within the military, reflecting dissatisfaction with the armed forces’ management. Recent reports indicate approximately 100 senior PLA officers have been purged or are missing, raising concerns about the implications for China’s military leadership ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2027.

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