What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it operate amid anti-graft drive?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Liu ZhenFebruary 13, 2026 at 01:00 AM
What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it operate amid anti-graft drive?

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The Central Military Commission (CMC), China's top military decision-making body, is undergoing a significant leadership reshuffle. This follows investigations into several high-ranking members, including Zhang Youxia, the CMC's first-ranked vice-chairman, and Liu Zhenli, chief of the Joint Staff Department, on suspicion of corruption. The CMC, chaired by President Xi Jinping, oversees the People's Liberation Army's strategy, development, personnel, and funding. Unlike defense ministries in other countries, China's Ministry of National Defence primarily handles diplomatic and public relations matters. The CMC consists of 15 departments and oversees the PLA's theatre commands, service branches, and research institutions. The seven-member committee at the top of the CMC is elected every five years by the party's national congress.

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central military commission 100% people's liberation army 80% xi jinping 70% leadership reshuffle 70% corruption 60% anti-graft drive 60% ministry of national defence 50% military decision-making 50% joint staff department 40%

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