https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-expands-purge-of-top-generalsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-expands-purge-of-top-generalshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-expands-purge-of-top-generals#u56027Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:11:34 +0000China has expanded its military purge, removing 46 senior officers from the country's top legislature. This includes General Zhang Youxia, who previously served as the highest-ranking uniformed officer and was considered a close ally of Xi Jinping. The removals affect the People's Liberation Army top leadership and major branches. These actions follow previous removals of high-ranking officials, including Liu Zhenli, as part of a broader effort by Xi Jinping to consolidate power and ensure loyalty within the military command structure.Why it mattersXi Jinping has been systematically https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-expands-purge-of-top-generalshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/beijing-expands-purge-of-top-generals#u53085Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:46:39 +0000China has removed several top generals from its supreme military command body and legislature, in a continued purge of high-ranking military officials. The removals include Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, who were stripped of their top military positions. This move is part of a larger effort by Chinese leader Xi Jinping to consolidate power and eliminate potential threats. The purge has been ongoing for some time, with several generals already removed from their positions.Why it mattersThe purge of top generals in China is seen as a move by Xi Jinping to consolidate his power and control over the