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PoliticalChina·29 Aug 2026 · 3h ago

Beijing continues purge of high-ranking military officials

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President Xi Jinping continued a purge of high-ranking military officials in Beijing. Analysts identified these officials as individuals affiliated with previously ousted leaders.

Consequences

The internal military reorganization occurred as Beijing sought to project power across the Indo-Pacific. The ongoing purge targeted officers despite the state's focus on regional power projection.

Sources

Washington Post
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