President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaigns have come full circle in the PLA. First he hunted his predecessors’ appointees. Now his own generals are falling.
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In normal years, the spring tree-planting event for China’s top military brass is an unremarkable affair. But last month all eyes were on the carefully choreographed demonstration for clues to the whereabouts of one man: General He Weidong.
Coverage of Xi Jinping participating in a tree-planting event, April 4, 2025. Credit: People's Daily
China’s second highest ranking military officer has not been seen in more than 60 days. General He’s last appearance was at the close of Chi
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