China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party discipline
China has appointed General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo, the country's top governing body, while simultaneously launching a new initiative to strengthen party discipline and combat corruption. This move comes as President Xi Jinping prepares for his next term.
Why it matters
Consolidation of military and political power within the CCP is critical for understanding China's internal stability and future geopolitical trajectory.
BANGKOK — China's top leaders on Thursday elevated the only remaining general on the commission that oversees the country's military to the Politburo, the top governing body of the Communist Party.
The leaders also adopted a resolution on strengthening self-governance, discipline and anti-corruption in the party, as they seek to extend their grip on power.
During a four-day closed-door meeting, top Communist Party leaders deliberated on and adopted resolutions that will guide the party in the coming years. The meeting comes about a year before President Xi Jinping is widely expected to secure his fourth five-year term as the party's leader.
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