Significant changes are taking place within the army during Chinese President Xi Jinping's third term. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to Bloomberg agency, out of 79 generals personally appointed by Xi Jinping, 14 have recently disappeared from public view or have been subjected to various investigations. Analysts emphasize that this situation is being observed for the first time in the last twenty years.
The highest-ranking missing person is He Weidun, deputy commander of the Central Military Forces. There is information that he is under investigation related to corruption, but this has not been officially confirmed.
As a result of excessive purges, the composition of the highest governing body of the Chinese army — the Central Military Commission — has sharply decreased. Currently, only four members remain instead of seven, which is the lowest figure since the era of Mao Zedong.
According to Bloomberg analysts, Xi Jinping is trying to further strengthen his personal power through such measures. However, experts warn that the removal of key military leaders may negatively affect the readiness of the armed forces, particularly in preparation for potential conflicts regarding Taiwan.
Additionally, many international observers interpret this process as Xi Jinping's effort to ensure internal political stability. However, it is still unclear how these changes will affect the capabilities of the Chinese army.
There is a possibility that this situation may impact the country's defense policy and regional security in the future.
