Xi's purge empties seats at CPC plenum; only 2 of 44 military leaders visible

Ahead of the CPC's annual plenary session, a sweeping purge—the largest of the Xi era—has removed or sidelined most senior military leaders, with only two of 44 still publicly visible. The scale and speed of the purge signal an unprecedented consolidation of control over the PLA, with implications for China's military leadership stability and its external posture. The article suggests a lesson for Europe, likely regarding authoritarian consolidation, but the specific policy implications remain unclear.

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