China’s military has elevated two officers to the rank of general following the dismissal of several leaders due to ongoing anti-corruption measures. This move is seen as an attempt to reinforce the military’s allegiance to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who also chairs the Central Military Commission (CMC), formally promoted Zhang Shuguang and air force commander Wang Gang to generals at a recent ceremony. Zhang has also been appointed to lead the division responsible for investigating corruption within the CMC, the military’s highest authority.
The CMC chair, Xi Jinping, now oversees a commission reduced to two active members because of the corruption probes. Vice Chair Zhang Shengmin remains the other active member, while two former vice chairs, including the military’s top general, have been dismissed or effectively removed.
The recent promotions may position Zhang and Wang to fill upcoming vacancies on the seven-member commission. A new commission lineup is anticipated next fall, coinciding with the conclusion of the current commission’s five-year term.
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