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China strips six generals and former official from lawmaker posts in legislature

China removed six military generals, a former financial regulator, and a recently probed Politburo member from their National People's Congress lawmaker posts on Friday in Beijing.

The action, part of a continuing military anti-corruption drive, includes the removal of commanders from the Western Theatre Command, Air Force, and Cyberspace Force, signaling a major shift in the country's legislative-military balance.

This move underscores the government's intensified focus on rooting out corruption within the military establishment and its top legislative body.

  • China has conducted multiple anti-corruption campaigns in recent years, targeting both military officials and civilian bureaucrats.
  • The Western Theatre Command was established in 2016 as one of five new theatre commands following a major military restructuring.
  • Politburo members are typically appointed by the Central Committee and serve as the core leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.