- China’s army has appointed two new generals, Zhan Shuguan and Wang A'nan, in place of senior officers.
- In a statement, it said the reshuffle was intended to address problems and ensure loyalty to the Communist Party. It did not provide details on the reasons for the changes.
- Officials said that the move came as the Chinese military continues to undergo major internal changes, following a purge of senior officers.
China’s army promoted two new generals to oversee new internal changes after purging senior officers. According to The Associated Press, they may have been promoted amid internal crackdowns on corruption within the military.
In the materials, it is explained that the reshuffle is intended to strengthen loyalty to the Communist Party. It is also said that the new generals’ appointments reflect the military’s efforts to improve discipline and prevent corruption.
One of the new generals, Zhan Shuguan, previously led the Southern Theater Command, which has fought on the front lines in the country’s border region. The other, Wang A’nan, previously served as deputy commander of the Central Theater Command, which oversees operations.
The appointments, the materials say, could help prevent possible incidents and ensure the military’s continued effectiveness. The Central Theater Command, according to the materials, oversees operations in the border region.
In addition, the statement says that the military’s internal changes were prompted by the need to strengthen command and control. It is also noted that the new appointments are part of a broader effort to improve discipline and combat corruption.