POLITICSJul 4 · 08:36 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks

China’s military promoted Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang to generals, likely ahead of a reorganization following anti-corruption purges that removed several leaders. Zhang was also appointed to lead a corruption investigation division at the Central Military Commission, which has been reduced in size by the ongoing investigations.

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