Xi purges military monitor Zhong Shaojun in latest PLA anti-corruption sweep

Chinese President Xi Jinping has removed Zhong Shaojun, a long-time aide tasked with monitoring the People's Liberation Army, in a continuation of his anti-corruption campaign. This purge signals Xi's ongoing consolidation of control over the military, following recent removals of generals from the top military council. The move underscores the intensifying internal power dynamics within China's leadership as Xi tightens his grip ahead of potential succession considerations.