China promotes General Zhang Shengmin to Politburo

South China Morning Post - Oct 29, 2026

Beijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption fight that cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo. More to follow...

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