People’s Liberation Army

armed wing of the Chinese Communist Party and principal military force of the People's Republic of China

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Xi Jinping's military purges threaten Chinese military effectiveness
politics Feb 25, 2026, 12:43 PM
Xi Jinping's military purges threaten Chinese military effectiveness
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has purged 101 senior military officials since 2022.
  • The purges have left the military with serious deficiencies and critical vacancies in leadership.
  • The effectiveness and operational readiness of the People's Liberation Army are now under significant scrutiny.
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