Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Federal Court Appeal
Miles-Ingram files a notice of appeal in Federal Court claiming his career has been destroyed.
Reconstruction Phase
Reports emerge of a systemic effort to rebuild the command hierarchy from the ground up.
Reconsideration Denied
Canadian authorities refuse to reinstate Miles-Ingram's passport on national security grounds.
U.S. Legal Action
U.S. Justice Department files forfeiture complaint against TFASA over flight simulator shipments.
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.
Passport Revocation
Denied boarding in Beijing after passport is reported as lost/stolen via Interpol; later confirmed cancelled by Canada.
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.
Employment in China
Miles-Ingram begins working as an instructor for the parent company of TFASA in China.
A former Canadian military pilot is suing the federal government after his passport was revoked due to his employment with a flight school linked to the Chinese military. The case highlights an intensifying Western effort to prevent retired aviators from sharing sensitive tactical knowledge with the People's Liberation Army.
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.