Xi taps military ‘hatchet man’ to rebuild China’s army command

🇨🇳 The Japan Times (CN) —

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Xi Jinping has promoted Zhang Shengmin, the Politburo’s sole military member, as part of an effort to rebuild China’s army command. The move comes ahead of the Chinese military’s centenary in August 2027.

Zhang Shengmin's promotion as the Politburo's sole military member comes as Xi prepares to mark the Chinese military's centenary in August 2027.

Security Politics China Xi Jinping Zhang Shengmin military command Politburo army reform

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