In a startling development, the Chinese military is undergoing a significant shake-up as Miao Hua, former head of the Central Military Commission’s Political Work Department, has reportedly entered an intense state of activity. Over several sleepless days, Miao has been compiling extensive evidence, implicating numerous high-ranking officers, both active and retired, in what is being described as an unprecedented purge within the military.
Insiders reveal that Miao Hua has exposed up to 80 senior officers within a mere 24-hour period. To date, nearly 100 generals and lieutenant generals, along with over 1,300 officers of various ranks, have been named. Even members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection have not escaped scrutiny.
Prominent figures identified in this purge include:
- He Weidong and Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairmen of the Central Military Commission
- Dong Jun, Minister of Defense
- Theater Commanders such as Lin Xiangyang of the Eastern Theater, Wang Haijiang of the Western Theater, Wang Houbin of the Rocket Force, and former Southern Theater Commander Wang Xiubin
- Wang Chunning, Commander of the Armed Police Force
- Former military political leaders like Qin Shutong, Yuan Huazhi, and Zhao Keshih
- Several other senior officers, including the Navy Commander of the Eastern Theater
The exposure extends beyond the military, reaching into the core oversight systems of the Communist Party, as numerous members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection are also implicated.
This sweeping action highlights the deep-rooted issues within the Chinese military and suggests a possible escalation in internal political struggles at the highest levels of the Communist Party. Miao Hua’s actions, characterized by some as a “frenzied reporting spree,” are seen as highly unusual and may be linked to fierce power struggles within the leadership.
As of now, Chinese authorities have not issued any public statements regarding these developments, but observers widely anticipate that this “military earthquake” is merely the beginning, with further repercussions expected.