Xi's military purge widens: China strips 6 generals, e Politburo member of lawmaker posts | TheBriefWire
Xi's military purge widens: China strips 6 generals, e Politburo member of lawmaker posts
Published 27 June 2026 ยท politics
China has removed six top military officers, a former financial regulator, and a former Politburo member from their legislative posts, signaling President Xi Jinping's ongoing
China has removed six top military officers, a former financial regulator, and a former Politburo member from their legislative posts, signaling President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption purge. This move targets the nation's political and military elite, with prominent figures like General Xu Xueqiang, head of military equipment development, among those dismissed. The campaign continues to reshape the highest echelons of power.
Published: June 27, 2026 โข 1:33 PM IST ยท Updated: June 27, 2026 โข 2:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
China has removed six top military officers, a former financial regulator, and a former Politburo member from their legislative posts, signaling President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption purge.
This move targets the nation's political and military elite, with prominent figures like General Xu Xueqiang, head of military equipment development, among those dismissed.
The campaign continues to reshape the highest echelons of power.