February 26, 2026 at 11:29PM
China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting
China has publicly dismissed nine senior military officials ahead of the upcoming Two Sessions political meeting. The reasons for the removals were not disclosed.
Analysts suggest the move may be part of internal reshuffling to project stability and discipline ahead of the high-profile gathering. The changes come as Beijing emphasizes unity and control within the armed forces during a sensitive political period.
No official explanations were provided for the personnel changes, and authorities did not indicate whether more dismissals could follow ahead of the conference.