PLA
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About 52% of PLA leadership positions have been impacted, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
"But as an analyst, it sure looks like the PLA is, as directed, developing the capabilities required to credibly threaten an invasion in 2027."
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Subsequent probes ousted a loose grouping of officers, led by Zhang’s perceived rivals, who once served with a PLA formation in the southeastern province of Fujian, a power base for Xi.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
“In the culture of fear that pervades the PLA, these new appointees may not give Xi the frank advice he needs,” Wuthnow said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
The latest remarks come as part of Xi's annual Chinese New Year greetings to the PLA.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
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