https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-elevates-key-figure-in-purges-with-rare-politburo-pickContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-elevates-key-figure-in-purges-with-rare-politburo-pickhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-elevates-key-figure-in-purges-with-rare-politburo-pick#u176866Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:25:17 +0000China has elevated General Zhang Shengmin, a key figure in military anti-corruption purges, to the Politburo following a four-day leadership meeting in Beijing. This promotion coincides with the Communist Party's confirmation of 33 expulsions, including 16 generals, as part of an intensified campaign to eliminate serious hidden dangers and enforce party discipline. The move signals a tightening of control and a demand for greater loyalty ahead of the 2027 national congress, while the party leadership vows a tougher crackdown on corruption.Why it mattersThe promotion occurs during the Fift