PLA Purges Reshape Command Structure, Raise Taiwan Contingency Risks

Since 2022, Xi Jinping has purged at least 100 senior PLA officials, with the pace accelerating in the last two years, including recent dismissals of Gen. Zhang Youxia, Gen. Liu Zhenli, and Zhong Shaojun. The purges have fundamentally altered the PLA's command structure, potentially degrading readiness and complicating planning for a Taiwan contingency. The full extent of the impact on operational capability remains uncertain, but the disruption to senior leadership continuity is a significant factor in assessing PLA preparedness.

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