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Xi Consolidates Military Power Through Promotions | Global News
- Published
- July 4, 2026
- Duration
- 1:30
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- Last updated
- Jul 5, 2026
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China’s military leadership is undergoing a major shakeup as Xi Jinping personally promotes two generals, Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang, amid a sweeping anti-corruption drive. Zhang, now overseeing the commission investigating military corruption, and Wang, head of the air force, appear poised to fill key vacancies on the Central Military Commission as ter…
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China’s military leadership is undergoing a major shakeup as Xi Jinping personally promotes two generals, Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang, amid a sweeping anti-corruption drive. Zhang, now overseeing the commission investigating military corruption, and Wang, head of the air force, appear poised to fill key vacancies on the Central Military Commission as term limits expire next fall. With only two members currently holding the commission together, Xi’s moves signal a tightening grip on military loy
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