China Removes Nine Military Officials Ahead of Annual Meeting
China's top legislature has removed nine military officials from its list of deputies. This action occurred ahead of Beijing’s annual political meeting, as reported by state news agency Xinhua.
Authorities have not provided an explanation for these removals. Such actions typically relate to changes in status, ongoing investigations, or the termination of qualifications.
Details of the Removals
The removed deputies include five full generals, one lieutenant general, and three major generals.
The identified full generals are:
- Li Wei, political commissar of the information support force
- Li Qiaoming, ground forces commander
- Shen Jinlong, former navy commander
- Qin Shengxiang, former navy political commissar
- Yu Zhongfu, former air force political commissar
Additionally, Lieutenant General Wang Donghai, political commissar of the Central Military Commission’s (CMC) National Defence Mobilisation Department, was removed. Also removed were Major Generals Bian Ruifeng of the CMC, Ding Laifu of the ground forces, and Yang Guang of the rocket force.
Absence of Official Explanation
Authorities have not provided an explanation for these removals. Such actions typically relate to changes in status, ongoing investigations, or the termination of qualifications.