China’s last CMC general urges more ‘political rectification’ in PLA centenary countdown
South China Morning Post
by Phoebe ZhangMarch 6, 2026
The last uniformed man standing on China’s top military body has called for further “political rectification” of the armed forces, following a wave of high-profile corruption investigations.
At a panel discussion in Beijing on Thursday as part of the country’s annual “two sessions”, Zhang Shengmin, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), said this year was “crucial for fulfilling the goal for the centenary” of the People’s Liberation Army.
“We must deepen political rectification,...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/6/2026