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PLA Tightens Discipline Amid Corruption Investigations

2/7/2026

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The People's Liberation Army updated disciplinary rules to tighten Communist Party control over the armed forces.
The revisions, approved by the Central Military Commission, take effect March 1.
The changes follow corruption investigations of General Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, a senior PLA officer.
President Xi Jinping and Central Military Commission vice-chairman Zhang Shengmin oversee the anti-corruption initiative.
Analysts view the revisions as strengthening military discipline amid ongoing probes.

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The People's Liberation Army updated disciplinary rules to tighten Communist Party control over the armed forces.
The revisions, approved by the Central Military Commission, take effect March 1.
The changes follow corruption investigations of General Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, a senior PLA officer.
President Xi Jinping and Central Military Commission vice-chairman Zhang Shengmin oversee the anti-corruption initiative.
Analysts view the revisions as strengthening military discipline amid ongoing probes.