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The unending purge in Xi’s China

China’s Fifth Plenum confirmed the expulsion of 33 Central Committee members, including 16 Generals, signalling that Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption purge is far from over; the purge has raised questions about PLA leadership and combat readiness, while Xi’s succession plans remain unclear ahead of the 2027 Party Congress

· 11/2/2026, 3:14:49 AM· 2 min read
The unending purge in Xi’s China
China’s Fifth Plenum confirmed the expulsion of 33 Central Committee members, including 16 Generals, signalling that Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption purge is far from over; the purge has raised questions about PLA leadership and combat readiness, while Xi’s succession plans remain unclear ahead of the 2027 Party Congress
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