Xi Elevates Military Purge Leader to Politburo — SkimNews
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- Xi Jinping elevated a general who led the purge of China’s military to the Politburo, an appointment described as rare.
- China confirmed the expulsion of 33 officials as Xi Jinping’s purge deepened, while the Communist Party conclave focused on toughening discipline.
Why it matters: The promoted general gains a rare seat on the Politburo, directly connecting the military purge with the party’s leadership. China’s confirmation of 33 expulsions places that appointment within a wider removal campaign, showing that the personnel move sits alongside—not apart from—Xi Jinping’s broader discipline drive.
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