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Xi Jinping Purges 100 Officers, Sparks PLA Readiness Concerns

2/25/2026

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China's military has undergone upheaval, with numerous senior officers detained or dismissed in a campaign led by President Xi Jinping.
A study estimates about 100 high-ranking officers have been purged since 2022, raising concerns about the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s readiness for a Taiwan-related conflict.
The purge shows Xi's reform and the removal of experienced commanders, including General Zhang Youxia.

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Story summary

China's military has undergone upheaval, with numerous senior officers detained or dismissed in a campaign led by President Xi Jinping.
A study estimates about 100 high-ranking officers have been purged since 2022, raising concerns about the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s readiness for a Taiwan-related conflict.
The purge shows Xi's reform and the removal of experienced commanders, including General Zhang Youxia.