It comes as Xi Jinping seeks to accelerate the modernization of the armed forces to stake out and defend China's interests in the Pacific.
Published Jul 5, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT
It comes as Xi Jinping seeks to accelerate the modernization of the armed forces to stake out and defend China's interests in the Pacific.
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By Ken Moritsugu
Published Jul 5, 2026, 9:36 AM EDT
China's military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
China's military adds 2 generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
China's Xi Jinping promotes two PLA generals after anti-corruption purge thins top military ranks
China's Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
China promotes two military officers to full general's rank
Breaking | Chinese President Xi Jinping appoints new military anti-corruption chief
Breaking | Chinese leader promotes 2 generals after military anti-corruption probe
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