Xi Jinping’s Purge of the PLA: A Reign of Terror That Weakens China’s Military Morale
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Xi Jinping's purge of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has entered a dangerous phase, marked by suspended death sentences for former defense ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe on bribery and corruption charges. This campaign, framed as anti-corruption, is creating a climate of fear and eroding morale across the ranks, weakening the PLA's cohesion and operational readiness. Investigations into other high-ranking officials like Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have further destabilized the command structure, potentially delaying military modernization efforts and undermining China's global power projection.
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