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Published on: 03. August 2023

Shake up in China's military

230731 -- BEIJING, July 31, 2023 -- Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission CMC, and other leaders pose for a group photo with military officers who have been promoted to the rank of general in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023. Xi on Monday presented certificates of order to promote two military officers to the rank of general at a ceremony. CHINA-BEIJING-XI JINPING-MILITARY OFFICERS-PROMOTION-CEREMONY CN LixGang PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Xi Jinping has unexpectedly replaced the leadership of the important Rocket Force. There are two main theories about the reasons. More important, however, are the consequences – for Xi Jinping's position of power, the orientation of the Chinese military and ultimately for Taiwan and the United States.

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Michael Radunski

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

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