Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026
Reconstruction Phase
Reports emerge of a systemic effort to rebuild the command hierarchy from the ground up.
New Appointments
A new generation of loyalist officers is promoted to the Central Military Commission.
Structural Audits
Xi orders a comprehensive audit of the military procurement system.
Defense Minister Ousted
Li Shangfu is formally removed from his post as Defense Minister.
Rocket Force Purge
Top commanders of the strategic missile force are abruptly replaced.
Following a series of aggressive purges that decimated the upper echelons of the People’s Liberation Army, President Xi Jinping is now tasked with reconstructing a loyal and capable military command. This rebuilding phase is critical as China seeks to maintain its strategic posture and modernization goals amidst heightened regional tensions.