Li Shangfu, China’s top military official, is in the news amid Xi’s purge of senior generals and rising tensions with North Korea.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited North Korea to attend the 80th anniversary of the Workers' Party, marking the most senior Chinese official visit since 2019. The trip included high-level meetings, a military parade, and reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to strategic cooperation with Pyongyang amid regional tensions.
China has expelled nine senior military officials, including Vice-Chairman He Weidong, amid a broad anti-corruption campaign. The move targets China’s top military leadership, with accusations of serious misconduct involving large sums of money. The purge aligns with Xi Jinping’s efforts to consolidate power and strengthen military discipline.