Beijing hints at new military theatre commanders as anti-corruption drive clears ranks

Summary

Beijing has hinted at the new leadership line-up in its military theatre commands, with fresh faces seen during last week's party conclave in the seating area reserved for key commanders. The new figures fill vacancies left by China's anti-corruption drive. The fifth plenum of the Communist Party's 20th Central Committee, which concluded last Thursday, focused on party discipline and political loyalty and confirmed the expulsion of 33 full and alternate Central Committee members.

Timeline

1. South China Morning Post

   6 Nov 2026, 01:00 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Beijing has hinted at the new leadership line-up in its military theatre commands, with fresh faces emerging at last week's party conclave in the seating area reserved for key commanders, filling vacancies left by the anti-corruption drive.