In late 2025, Xi Jinping removed two generals overseeing Taiwan operations and Beijing’s defense amid a sweeping purge at sensitive commands. The People’s Liberation Army saw expulsions touch promotions and the Central Military Commission. Measures reached the Eastern Theater Command and Rocket Force. He Weidong vanished in March 2025 and was expelled in October, the first removal of a CMC vice chairman since 1967. Fujian-linked officers including Miao Hua and Lin Xiangyang were expelled; Yang Zhibin was promoted on December 22. Wang Qiang disappeared in September 2025; Han Shengyan was promoted in December as the CMC counted four members after October 17.