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Xi taps military ‘hatchet man’ to rebuild China’s army command

Headline from Japan Times · First reported Nov 6, 6:00 PM ET (2h ago) · Updated Nov 6, 6:35 PM ET · 2 sources, 2 articles

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Zhang Shengmin's promotion as the Politburo's sole military member comes as Xi prepares to mark the Chinese military's centenary in August 2027.

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BloombergLeft-CenterMostly Factual·Nov 6, 6:00 PM ET

Xi Taps Military ‘Hatchet Man’ to Rebuild China’s Army Command

As President Xi Jinping moves to rebuild a military leadership gutted by corruption purges, he’s betting that the man who oversaw the ousters can be trusted to replenish the ranks.

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Japan TimesLeast BiasedHigh·Nov 6, 6:35 PM ET

Xi taps military ‘hatchet man’ to rebuild China’s army command

Zhang Shengmin's promotion as the Politburo's sole military member comes as Xi prepares to mark the Chinese military's centenary in August 2027.

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