In a continuing shake-up within the senior ranks of the Chinese Communist Party’s military, Zhang Yuxia and Liu Zhenli have been removed from their positions on the National Central Military Commission, and their names have now disappeared from the leadership list of the Central Military Commission. Analysts suggest that with a large number of top military officials facing troubles one after another, the upcoming Fifth Plenary Session may see an unusual large-scale personnel reshuffle.
Meanwhile, during Xi Jinping’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, unusual scenes unfolded once again. Not only did he frequently cough during the welcoming ceremony, but he also tightly held hands with Peng Liyuan upon disembarking from the plane, apparently being supported by her. These scenes have once again raised concerns from the public about Xi Jinping’s health condition.
Another wave of turbulence hits the top ranks of the Chinese officialdom. Liu Jianyang, a member of the Jiangsu Provincial Committee and Minister of the Organization Department, was suddenly dismissed from his position. It is worth noting that he had long been in charge of major cities in Jiangxi and Fujian provinces, and his career trajectory has implicated numerous officials who have fallen from grace.
On another note, it appears that restrictions on Chinese people traveling abroad are further expanding. Some individuals working overseas have reported that upon returning to China, they are required by the local police station to provide seven pieces of information, including proof of overseas employment, work photos, company storefront photos, specific address, among others, failing which may affect their ability to travel abroad again.