China Purges Top Officials, Elevates General
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China's top leaders Thursday elevated the only remaining general on the commission that oversees the country's military to the Politburo, the top governing body of the Communist Party.
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The meeting comes about a year before President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure his fourth five-year term as the party's leader.
Zhang was also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, which controls the armed forces.
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China has elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo, reflecting his significant role in the country's ongoing anti-corruption efforts within the military hierarchy. The promotion highlights Zhang's influence in addressing high-level corruption that extends into the upper ranks of the Chinese armed forces.
China promotes General Zhang Shengmin to Politburo →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this storyChina’s top leaders elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo on Thursday. Zhang serves as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and is now the sole remaining military representative in this high-ranking body after two other generals were purged earlier. The elevation comes alongside a resolution aimed at enhancing self-governance, discipline, and anti-corruption measures within the Communist Party.
China elevates military general to Politburo →2 articles from Times of India on this storyChinese political leaders gather for a four-day meeting starting Monday to discuss strengthening Communist Party discipline under President Xi Jinping's guidance. This plenum aims to ensure greater loyalty and combat corruption among officials ahead of Xi's expected fourth term as party leader next year. Key topics include punishing underperforming cadres and formalizing efforts to maintain party integrity…
What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline →President Xi Jinping opened a key meeting of China's Communist Party elite, known as the fifth plenum, in Beijing on October 26, 2026. Around 300 members of the Central Committee attended the closed-door session which aims to strengthen party self-governance and reduce corruption. The meeting runs until October 29 and precedes a major party congress next year where Xi is expected to secure his fourth term as leader…
China’s Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance →China's political leaders are meeting for a four-day gathering starting Monday to discuss strengthening discipline within the Communist Party as President Xi Jinping seeks greater loyalty from officials and continues his anticorruption campaign. Approximately 300 members of the Central Committee, with some vacancies due to investigations, are attending this fifth plenum ahead of expected personnel changes before…
China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party discipline →At China's recent fifth plenum gathering in Beijing, a record number of 33 Communist Party members were expelled, with sixteen from the military. This marks an increase from previous terms under Xi Jinping’s rule; currently, 51 members have been removed during his third term alone. The meeting emphasized party discipline and anti-corruption efforts, highlighting that this purge is more about consolidating power than…
Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering →Show 5 more outlets
President Xi Jinping has carried out the largest purge of officials from China's Communist Party since he took power in 2012. At this year’s annual meeting, 33 members were expelled, leading to more empty seats than ever before, with only 279 full and alternate members present compared to 376 in 2022. The purge includes former Politburo members Ma Xingrui and Zhang Youxia, among others, highlighting Xi's ongoing…
Xi carries out largest purge of 'corrupt officials' yet as China's Communist Party's annual gathering ends with more empty seats than ever →China's top leaders elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo during a four-day closed-door meeting, making him the sole military representative after Xi Jinping purged other high-ranking generals. The party also adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening self-governance and discipline within its ranks as part of efforts to maintain power and combat corruption. Zhang currently serves as vice chairman of the…
China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party discipline →Chinese Communist Party leaders met in Beijing for four days of closed-door discussions focused on maintaining strict discipline and increasing loyalty among party members. Xi Jinping, the CCP’s general secretary and China's head of state, emphasized the need for more initiative at all levels to tackle corruption and ensure stable governance amid economic challenges and international tensions. The resolution…
China leaders demand more loyalty and more initiative →At a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted Zhang Shengmin, his anti-corruption enforcer within the military, to the powerful Politburo. This is the first such promotion during a five-year term in decades and comes amid ongoing purges of officials perceived as disloyal or corrupt. The event coincided with a low-attendance meeting known as the "fifth plenum," where Xi’s directives on strict…
Empty chairs and a shock promotion as Xi warns purges will continue →China expelled a record 33 officials from its Communist Party (CCP) during this week’s fifth plenum meeting, marking the highest number of expulsions and absences in modern Chinese history. The gathering saw only 279 out of the original 376 members attend, with significant figures like Zhang Youxia and Ma Xingrui among those absent due to purges under President Xi Jinping’s intensified anti-corruption campaign. This…
China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials →Analysis
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- 26 Oct
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s political leaders and elites begin a four-day meeting Monday to discuss strengthening the ruling Communist Party’s discipline, as Chinese President Xi Jinping pushes for greater loyalty and reliability from officials while deepening his yearslong campaign against corruption.
- 29 Oct
Beijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption fight that cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo.
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30 Oct China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officialsChina expelled a record 33 officials from its Communist Party (CCP) during this week’s fifth plenum meeting, marking the highest number of expulsions and absences in modern Chinese history. The gathering saw only 279 out of the original 376 members attend, with significant figures like Zhang Youxia and Ma Xingrui among those absent due to purges under President Xi Jinping’s intensified anti-corruption campaign. This…The Guardian
30 Oct China elevates military general to PolitburoChina’s top leaders elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo on Thursday. Zhang serves as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and is now the sole remaining military representative in this high-ranking body after two other generals were purged earlier. The elevation comes alongside a resolution aimed at enhancing self-governance, discipline, and anti-corruption measures within the Communist Party.Times of India
29 Oct Empty chairs and a shock promotion as Xi warns purges will continueAt a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted Zhang Shengmin, his anti-corruption enforcer within the military, to the powerful Politburo. This is the first such promotion during a five-year term in decades and comes amid ongoing purges of officials perceived as disloyal or corrupt. The event coincided with a low-attendance meeting known as the "fifth plenum," where Xi’s directives on strict…Sydney Morning Herald
29 Oct China leaders demand more loyalty and more initiativeChinese Communist Party leaders met in Beijing for four days of closed-door discussions focused on maintaining strict discipline and increasing loyalty among party members. Xi Jinping, the CCP’s general secretary and China's head of state, emphasized the need for more initiative at all levels to tackle corruption and ensure stable governance amid economic challenges and international tensions. The resolution…Deutsche Welle
29 Oct China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party disciplineChina's top leaders elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo during a four-day closed-door meeting, making him the sole military representative after Xi Jinping purged other high-ranking generals. The party also adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening self-governance and discipline within its ranks as part of efforts to maintain power and combat corruption. Zhang currently serves as vice chairman of the…NPR
29 Oct Xi carries out largest purge of 'corrupt officials' yet as China's Communist Party's annual gathering ends with more empty seats than everPresident Xi Jinping has carried out the largest purge of officials from China's Communist Party since he took power in 2012. At this year’s annual meeting, 33 members were expelled, leading to more empty seats than ever before, with only 279 full and alternate members present compared to 376 in 2022. The purge includes former Politburo members Ma Xingrui and Zhang Youxia, among others, highlighting Xi's ongoing…Daily Mail
29 Oct Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gatheringAt China's recent fifth plenum gathering in Beijing, a record number of 33 Communist Party members were expelled, with sixteen from the military. This marks an increase from previous terms under Xi Jinping’s rule; currently, 51 members have been removed during his third term alone. The meeting emphasized party discipline and anti-corruption efforts, highlighting that this purge is more about consolidating power than…BBC
29 Oct China promotes General Zhang Shengmin to PolitburoChina has elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo, reflecting his significant role in the country's ongoing anti-corruption efforts within the military hierarchy. The promotion highlights Zhang's influence in addressing high-level corruption that extends into the upper ranks of the Chinese armed forces.South China Morning Post
27 Oct China begins key meet, setting stage for Xi’s fourth termChina's Communist Party started a four-day meeting of senior officials focused on reinforcing discipline and implementing Beijing’s directives, setting the stage for President Xi Jinping’s potential fourth term in office. During this closed-door session, Xi Jinping presented a draft document emphasizing "full and rigorous party self-governance," addressing issues such as increasing governance capabilities and…Times of India
26 Oct China’s Communist Party opens fifth plenum with focus on discipline and loyalty to XiChina's Communist Party commenced its fifth plenum in Beijing on Monday, emphasizing discipline and loyalty to President Xi Jinping during a four-day meeting. State media highlighted Xi's decade-long anti-corruption efforts, citing issues like lavish dining, illicit gifts, and vanity projects as targets for continued scrutiny. Official reports indicate that Xi presented a work report and explained the draft document…South China Morning Post
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26 Oct China’s political elite gather for talks on Communist Party disciplineChina's political leaders are meeting for a four-day gathering starting Monday to discuss strengthening discipline within the Communist Party as President Xi Jinping seeks greater loyalty from officials and continues his anticorruption campaign. Approximately 300 members of the Central Committee, with some vacancies due to investigations, are attending this fifth plenum ahead of expected personnel changes before…Al Jazeera
26 Oct China’s Communist Party elite hold key talks on governancePresident Xi Jinping opened a key meeting of China's Communist Party elite, known as the fifth plenum, in Beijing on October 26, 2026. Around 300 members of the Central Committee attended the closed-door session which aims to strengthen party self-governance and reduce corruption. The meeting runs until October 29 and precedes a major party congress next year where Xi is expected to secure his fourth term as leader…The Hindu
26 Oct What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party disciplineChinese political leaders gather for a four-day meeting starting Monday to discuss strengthening Communist Party discipline under President Xi Jinping's guidance. This plenum aims to ensure greater loyalty and combat corruption among officials ahead of Xi's expected fourth term as party leader next year. Key topics include punishing underperforming cadres and formalizing efforts to maintain party integrity…Toronto Star
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