Recently President Xi Jinping has carried out a plausible purge of senior officials in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) transferring and suspending many senior off

Recently President Xi Jinping has carried out a plausible purge of senior officials in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) transferring and suspending many senior officers.

This alleged purge reflects Xi’s determination to consolidate his power over the PLA which experts believe is his primary means of maintaining political power. By eliminating officers whose integrity may be in question President Xi aims to ensure in a way that the military rightfully follows party directives.

General Wang Houbin, a Naval officer, has been appointed to lead the PLA Rocket Force after the former commander Li Yuchao was sacked on alleged corruption charges.

This move highlights president Xi’s broader strategy to promote politically and ideologically loyal officers within the PLA. By purging officials who are not ideologically aligned, President Xi aims to further consolidate the party’s grip on the military to reduce internal dissent.

Conversely, the removal of experienced officers could create a temporary vacuum in the PLA leadership which could affect the operational readiness of the forces.

President Xi's PLA Purge

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