The Paradox of China’s Military Purges

Liu Zhenli in August marks the latest and most consequential stage of President Xi Jinping's prolonged dismantling of China's military leadership. Until his removal, Zhang was the senior vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the People's Liberation Army.

The Paradox of China’s Military Purges

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Liu Zhenli in August marks the latest and most consequential stage of President Xi Jinping's prolonged dismantling of China's military leadership.

Until his removal, Zhang was the senior vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the People's Liberation Army.

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Liu Zhenli in August marks the latest and most consequential stage of President Xi Jinping's prolonged dismantling of China's military leadership. Until his removal, Zhang was the senior vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the People's Liberation Army.

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