The unending purge in Xi’s China

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China's Fifth Plenum confirmed the expulsion of 33 Central Committee members, including 16 generals, as Xi Jinping's anti-corruption purge continues. The removals have raised concerns about PLA leadership and combat readiness, while Xi's succession plans remain uncertain ahead of the 2027 Party Congress.

China’s Fifth Plenum confirmed the expulsion of 33 Central Committee members, including 16 Generals, signalling that Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption purge is far from over; the purge has raised questions about PLA leadership and combat readiness, while Xi’s succession plans remain unclear ahead of the 2027 Party Congress