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Behind the walled government and military compounds of the Chinese capital, powerful generals have disappea...

Behind the walled government and military compounds of the Chinese capital, powerful generals have disappeared from public view one after another. Experts point to a corruption purge as the likely cause.

James Char is a research fellow with the China program of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.…

BEIJING - General Liu Zhenli, the head of the military body responsible for China's combat operations and planning, has emerged as the top contender to replace the country's defence minister, who has not been seen in public for more than six weeks, according to five people familiar with the matter. The appointment of Liu to replace Defence Minister Li Shangfu...

BEIJING--General Liu Zhenli, the head of the military body responsible for China’s combat operations and planning, has emerged as the top contender to replace the country’s defense minister, who has not been seen in public for more than six weeks, according to five people familiar with the matter.

BEIJING, Oct 13 — General Liu Zhenli, the head of the military body responsible for China’s combat operations and planning, has emerged as the top contender to replace the...

China News: General Liu Zhenli, the head of China's military body responsible for combat operations and planning, is likely to replace Defence Minister Li Shangfu

General Liu Zhenli, the head of the military body responsible for Chinas combat operations and planning, has emerged as the top contender to replace the countrys defence minister, who has not... -October 12, 2023 at 06:23 am EDT - MarketScreener

General Liu Zhenli, the head of Chinas military body responsible for combat operations, is likely to replace Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has been missing for over six weeks. This appointment could enhance military engagement with US amid regional tensions. Liu currently serves as the Chief of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission.

Little to no official explanation has been given for these removals, apart from "health reasons".