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China's two most powerful soldiers under investigation: Inside the People's Liberation Army shake-up

China has placed two senior military officials, including its highest-ranking uniformed officer, under investigation for alleged violations of Communist Party discipline and state law, a move that has ...
War on the Rocks

Can the 15th Five-Year Plan Fix the People’s Liberation Army’s Procurement Bottlenecks?

China’s newly released 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) proposal, unveiled after the Fourth Party Plenum in October 2025, not only marks Beijing’s quest to achieve the People’s Liberation Army’s goal ...
The New York Times

Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep, New Study Shows

Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities. By Chris Buckley One was a general who had ...
The New York Times

C.I.A. Video Appeals to Potential Spies in China’s Military

The agency is seeking Chinese officials who are frustrated with corruption in the People’s Liberation Army. By Julian E. Barnes Reporting from Washington The C.I.A. issued a new video on Thursday ...