Xi Jinping carried out a large-scale purge of China's generals: what happened.

According to FREEДOM:

General 'purge' in China's military hierarchy

The head of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, initiated a massive 'purge' in the military leadership, dismissing about 20% of the generals he himself appointed during his rule. This information was released by Bloomberg based on an analysis of public sources, as reported by FREEДОМ.

Changes in the Central Military Commission composition

As a result of these actions, the composition of the Central Military Commission (CMC) — the highest governing body of the People's Liberation Army of China — has been reduced from seven to four members. This is the lowest figure since the era of Mao Zedong, Bloomberg emphasizes. Such radical changes in the military leadership are unprecedented for Chinese leaders since post-Maoism, as Xi Jinping's predecessors, Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao, did not conduct similar anti-corruption investigations or dismissals of their appointees.

“The purge” began in 2023 with the abrupt resignation of the commander of China's Rocket Forces, Li Yuchao, followed by a wave of dismissals and investigations. Among the reasons for the dismissals are anti-corruption cases, as well as Xi Jinping's desire to strengthen personal control over the army.

Military demonstrations and China's plans

It was previously reported that during the military parade on September 3, China plans to showcase modern anti-ship missiles, combat drones, and ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads.

The current 'purge' in the army indicates Xi Jinping's intention to create a more centralized and controlled structure of military leadership. These actions may alter the balance of power within the Chinese military command and impact China's foreign policy, particularly in the context of military demonstrations and strengthening the country's military capabilities.