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Xi picks military ally to rebuild army command

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 6:35 PM ET

Zhang Shengmin was promoted as the Politburo's sole military member. Xi is preparing for the army's centenary in August 2027.

Why it matters

It shapes China's military leadership.

Background

Xi has purged senior officers in recent years.

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