Inside China’s Military Purge: What Washington Needs to Know

China’s announcement that its top general Zhang Youxia is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and law" is far more than an internal personnel shake-up; it reflects a calculated effort by Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping to consolidate absolute control over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). This ongoing purge, which has already removed hundreds of key military figures, signals a leadership deeply concerned about loyalty and stability amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies. Why Does Beijing's Military Purge Matter to America? The investigation into Zhang Youxia, one of two vice chairs of the Central...