China Appoints New Second-Highest-Ranking General

Advancing Chinese modernization

China will continue to build on its achievements of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability, and work to open up new prospects in advancing Chinese modernization.

China: Party Frames Purged Military Generals as Challengers of Top Leaders

At China's fourth plenum from Oct. 20-23, Beijing appointed Central Military Commission (CMC) member Zhang Shengmin as the new CMC vice chair, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 23.

Glimpses of a Power Struggle Within the Chinese Military High Command

The string of purges in the PLA suggests an existential struggle between the old and new guard. And now there’s a clear winner.

Xi Jinping’s Purges Shrink Ranks of China’s Communist Elite—and Boost His Power

Nearly one in six officials who had Central Committee seats were absent from a major conclave, many of them now disgraced

Military Shakeup: Zhang Shengmin's Rise Amidst Anti-Corruption Drive

Chinese military official Zhang Shengmin was promoted to second-ranked vice chair of the Central Military Commission amidst a sweeping anti-corruption campaign led by President Xi Jinping. The promotion reflects Xi's trust in Zhang, who has played a key role in overseeing anti-corruption in the PLA.

Veteran Chinese general Zhang Shengmin promoted in reshuffle after anti-corruption purge

Chinese military official Zhang Shengmin, 67, was promoted to become the country's number two general at a key Communist Party meeting on Thursday, Xinhua reported, after a military corruption purge snared dozens of top brass.