Spotlight | China
Why Xi Jinping's upheaval within the Chinese military is just the beginning

Chinese soldiers in front of a giant screen showing President Xi Jinping.
Chinese soldiers in front of a giant screen showing President Xi Jinping. © REUTERS/Jason Lee
The story behind China's latest purge (1/2) – The turmoil sweeping the Central Military Commission is no surprise move, but rather the result of a long-term political strategy. Xi Jinping is consolidating control of the military by neutralising faction leaders and using anti-corruption as a tool. [...]
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