China’s leader has promoted two PLA commanders who oversee the Taiwan Strait and the city of Beijing, suggesting that the dust has begun to settle following a massive purge in the military over corruption concerns.
President Xi Jinping promoted Yang Zhibin, commander of the Eastern Theatre Command, to the rank of full general on Monday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
The move formally confirms Yang as head of the Eastern Theatre Command. Yang previously served as a lieutenant general in...
Xi Jinping promotes PLA commanders overseeing Taiwan Strait, Beijing to full general
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