Xi Jinping Urges Military Loyalty and Anti-Corruption After PLA Leadership Purge

Chinese President Xi Jinping met a reduced delegation of military officials at the National People's Congress following a significant purge of top People's Liberation Army (PLA) leaders, including Vice Chairman Gen Zhang Youxia. Xi emphasized enhancing political loyalty, combating corruption, and modernizing the armed forces. Gen Zhang Shengmin, the remaining senior Central Military Commission member, urged the military to resolutely obey Xi's command and improve combat readiness to safeguard national interests amid ongoing reforms and anti-corruption efforts.