https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-elevates-a-military-general-to-the-politburo-and-seeks-to-strengthen-party-disciplineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-elevates-a-military-general-to-the-politburo-and-seeks-to-strengthen-party-disciplinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-elevates-a-military-general-to-the-politburo-and-seeks-to-strengthen-party-discipline#u168023Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:03:49 +0000China has elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the elite Politburo during a four-day leadership conclave in Beijing. The meeting also confirmed the expulsion of thirty-three officials as part of a sweeping party purge and a push for stronger governance and party discipline. General Zhang serves as the key enforcer of anti-corruption efforts within the military commission. This fifth plenary session highlights ongoing institutional reforms and governance plans ahead of the upcoming party congress.Why it mattersThe recent high-level meetings in Beijing highlight the ongoing efforts by China's