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China’s top legislature removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Victoria BelaFebruary 26, 2026 at 01:57 PM
China’s top legislature removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
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Ahead of China's annual "two sessions" political meeting, the country's top legislature removed nine military officials from its list of deputies. The removals, announced by state news agency Xinhua, included five full generals, one lieutenant general, and three major generals. High-ranking officials like Li Wei, Li Qiaoming, Shen Jinlong, Qin Shengxiang, and Yu Zhongfu were among those removed. Other officials included Wang Donghai, Bian Ruifeng, Ding Laifu, and Yang Guang. While authorities provided no specific reason for the removals, such adjustments typically coincide with changes in status, investigations, or disqualifications. The "two sessions" is Beijing's largest annual political gathering.

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Beijing 70% Wang Donghai 70% Bian Ruifeng 70% Ding Laifu 70% Yang Guang 70% Li Qiaoming 80% Yu Zhongfu 80% Central Military Commission (CMC) ×280% Li Wei 80% Shen Jinlong 80% Qin Shengxiang 80% China 90%

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military officials 90% china's military 90% central military commission 80% legislature 80% two sessions 70%

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