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In October 2025, China intensified its decade-long anti-corruption campaign by expelling nine senior military officials, including members of the Politburo, the Central Military Commission (CMC) and commanders of major PLA theatre forces. The expulsions reflect President Xi Jinping’s ongoing effort to assert ideological and political control over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which operates under the authority of the Communist Party rather than the state.
Among the expelled leaders, He Weidong, the Vice Chairman of the CMC and the second-highest ranking PLA officer, stood out. Once trusted for Taiwan-related military stra
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China expels nine senior PLA officials including CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong over corruption. Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive reshapes military leadership and impacts India-China border dynamics.
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