The People's Liberation Army's official newspaper, PLA Daily, reported that the Central Military Commission has approved revisions to disciplinary rules to address key concerns in enforcement practice. This comes two weeks after the downfall of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, with the changes taking effect from March 1.
China's military leadership is strengthening discipline at the top. The PLA Daily, the official newspaper of the People's Liberation Army, reported on Saturday that the Central Military Commission has approved revisions to disciplinary enforcement rules, aimed at "actively responding to key concerns" in practice and closing loopholes. These changes will take effect from March 1.
The move follows the downfall of two senior generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, just two weeks ago. Zhang Youxia served as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, while Liu Zhenli was the former chief of the Joint Staff Department. The report highlights that the revisions target discipline among top generals, underscoring the Communist Party's firm grip on the armed forces.
Military expert Song Zhongping noted that such adjustments help maintain the army's purity and combat effectiveness. With Beijing at the center of these developments, the Central Military Commission's decision reflects President Xi Jinping's ongoing campaign against corruption.