Why Xi Is Purging His Own Generals

More than 100 senior Chinese military officers have been removed or gone missing since 2022, including many promoted by Xi Jinping himself. The purge has hit the top of nearly every theater command and service, leaving vacancies that CSIS says would make it incredibly difficult for China to launch large military campaigns against Taiwan in the short term.

The video examines the PLA’s longstanding corruption problem, from buying promotions to procurement kickbacks, and considers whether Xi is building a more capable force or creating a command structure too afraid to tell him the truth.

Sources: Task & Purpose (YouTube)