Xi Jinping Promotes Military Officers, Taps New Head of Disciplinary Body
Chinese President Xi Jinping has promoted two military officers to the rank of general and appointed one as the new head of the military's top disciplinary and anti-corruption body
Chinese President Xi Jinping has promoted two military officers to the rank of general, with one of them tapped as the new head of the military's top disciplinary and anti-corruption body, as reported by Reuters China News, in a move that comes as Xi works to rebuild his depleted top military ranks. This development follows recent joint military exercises between China and Russia, including the China-Russia Joint Sea 2026 Concludes operation, which concluded on July 13. The promotions were announced on Friday, according to scmp.com, and are seen as part of Xi's efforts to strengthen his grip on the military, amid growing tensions in the region, including the ongoing Myanmar Civil War Intensifies conflict.
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