Top brass shakeup hits PLA: Xi Purges Top Chinese Military Leaders—Zhang Youxia, aging CMC vice chairman, faces the anti-graft push after decades in uniform. Born 1950, Beijing.
On March 12, 2026, China’s National People’s Congress approved a five-year plan aiming for 4.5-5% GDP growth in 2026 amid economic slowdown. The plan prioritizes technological self-reliance in AI, quantum computing, biotech, and green energy, while addressing demographic challenges and social welfare. It reflects China's strategic push for innovation and stability amid global geopolitical tensions, including the Middle East conflict.