General Sekernik rises to top of Chinese military amid corruption purge

General Sekernik has ascended to the highest ranks of the Chinese military, a position reflecting Xi Jinping's trust despite his origins in a unit previously implicated in corruption. The promotion signals continued consolidation of Xi's control over the PLA through loyalists, though details of his exact role remain unclear.

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