Central Military Commission

The Central Military Commission (CMC) is the supreme military command organization in China, effectively leading the People's Liberation Army (PLA). The current chairman of the CMC is President Xi Jinping, who also holds the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party. The CMC is newsworthy due to a recent and significant anti-corruption purge targeting high-ranking military officials. This purge has reached the highest levels, with General Zhang Youxia, the CMC's vice-chairman and considered Xi Jinping's closest military confidant, now under investigation for alleged violations. This ongoing investigation and removal of high-ranking generals and admirals raises questions about the stability and effectiveness of the PLA leadership and its potential impact on China's military capabilities and strategic objectives, particularly concerning Taiwan.