China Expels Six Military Officials in Ongoing Purge Efforts

WHO:

South China Morning Post - Six senior officers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were removed.

Bloomberg Markets - Six military lawmakers were ousted from the national parliament.

WHAT:

South China Morning Post - The National People’s Congress Standing Committee issued a notice removing 13 members from the legislature, including six military officials.

Bloomberg Markets - The removal of the six military lawmakers is part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing purge of key defense establishment personnel.

WHERE:

South China Morning Post - The removals occurred within the context of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislative body.

WHEN:

South China Morning Post - The notice regarding the removals was issued on a Friday, with no specific date provided.

South China Morning Post - General Xu Xueqiang missed a major party meeting in October.

WHY:

South China Morning Post - The removals are indicative of President Xi Jinping’s military anti-corruption campaign.

HOW:

South China Morning Post - The removals were executed through a notice from the National People’s Congress Standing Committee.

(UPDATED June 27, 2026 17:23 UTC)

In a significant shake-up, six senior officers from the People’s Liberation Army have been removed, alongside six military lawmakers ousted from China's national parliament. This action, part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing purge of key defense establishment personnel, involved the National People’s Congress Standing Committee issuing a notice that removed a total of thirteen members from the legislature. These removals are seen as a continuation of Xi's military anti-corruption campaign, reflecting a broader effort to consolidate power within the defense sector.