Military Purges and Xi's Grip on Power China has stripped former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of their top military positions in the Central Military Commission, sending shockwaves through Beijing.
The removal is a symptom of President Xi Jinping's relentless consolidation of power, which extends far beyond a simple personnel change.
Zhang and Liu were removed from their positions as members of the commission last Friday at a meeting of the National People's Congress' Standing Committee.