Power, Paranoia, and the People's Liberation Army

War on the Rocks by War on the Rocks

Feb 19, 202659:06Government & Organizations

China's top military leadership has been shaken by a new round of purges at the highest level, raising urgent questions about loyalty, corruption, and combat readiness. What do these removals, and especially the purge of...

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