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PoliticsChina’s purges of top military commanders raise questions about war-fighting ability

Diplomats and analysts say China’s purges of military leaders may have weakened its war-fighting readiness, while likely strengthening President Xi Jinping’s control over the military, a key source of power for the ruling Communist Party.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:10Original

China’s purges of top military commanders raise questions about war-fighting ability
China’s purges of top military commanders raise questions about war-fighting abilityPolitics