Parliamentary Shake-up: Top Generals Dismissed

Five generals from China's People's Liberation Army have been removed from their roles in parliament, according to the National People's Congress. Among those expelled are key figures like Li Qiaoming and Shen Jinlong. The purge extends to other military and provincial political figures, signaling significant shifts in leadership.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 26-02-2026 19:53 IST | Created: 26-02-2026 19:53 IST
Parliamentary Shake-up: Top Generals Dismissed
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In a significant reshuffle, China's National People's Congress has expelled five generals of the People's Liberation Army, including prominent figures such as Li Qiaoming and Shen Jinlong, according to a statement released on Thursday.

The dismissed officials include not only high-ranking generals like Li and Shen but also provide insight into broader political shifts, impacting military branches such as the Navy, Air Force, and Information Support Force. This reshuffle may indicate deeper strategic or political changes within the PLA.

The statement further revealed the removal of several other military officers and provincial officials, like Sun Shaocheng, a former party chief in Inner Mongolia, illuminating a widespread reorganization effort within China's political landscape.

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