Archive · 6 Nov 2025
China's Military Reshuffle: Xi Jinping Under Scrutiny Amidst Missing Generals
Imagine a school principal who is in charge of all the teachers.
Recently, some of the most important teachers, like vice-principals and department heads, have disappeared.
People are wondering why they are gone.
Some say they did something wrong, like taking money they shouldn't have.
Others wonder if the principal is still in charge of everyone, or if he's losing control.
It's like a mystery where everyone is trying to figure out what's happening with the teachers and if the school can still run properly.
Several high-ranking Chinese military generals have disappeared or are under investigation for serious disciplinary and financial crimes.
The investigations involve high-profile officials, including a Politburo member and CMC vice-chairman He Weidong and CMC member Miao Hua.
Speculation is rife about Xi Jinping's control over the People's Liberation Army (PLA) following these purges.
Unlike previous parades where generals were prominently featured, none appeared during a recent Victory Day military parade.
Experts question whether an army can effectively prepare for war when its senior leadership faces constant scrutiny and the threat of dismissal.
- Who
- Xi Jinping and senior military officials
- What
- Disappearance and investigation of several high-ranking generals, leading to speculation about Xi Jinping's control over the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
- When
- Recent weeks, with investigations confirmed on October 20.
- Where
- China, specifically within the military leadership and the Central Military Commission.
- Why
- Investigations into serious violations of Party discipline and suspected major duty-related crimes involving large sums of money.
- Leader
- Xi Jinping
- Military Commission
- Central Military Commission (CMC)
- Key Figures Implicated
- He Weidong, Miao Hua, Lin Xiangyang (Politburo member, CMC vice-chairman, CMC member, director of political work department)
- Reason for Investigation
- Violations of Party discipline, suspected duty-related crimes, involvement of large sums of money
- Date of Parade Mentioned
- September 3
- Date of Ministry Confirmation
- October 20