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China's military leadership reshuffle hinted at by general's seating chart

A recent high-profile event in China featured a seating chart that may indicate the rapid ascent of two generals within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Their proximity to top military officials suggests they are being positioned to fill leadership vacancies created by an ongoing anti-graft campaign. The seating arrangements, which strictly adhere to rank and seniority, placed Lieutenant General Zhu Chuansheng in a prominent row, though his position indicated a slightly lower standing than some others. AI

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China's military leadership reshuffle hinted at by general's seating chart

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei ·

    What a seating chart might reveal about the future of China’s military leadership

    Two Chinese generals were seated for the first time alongside top People’s Liberation Army officers in a high-profile ceremony this week – a clear sign that they have emerged as front-runners for the leadership of the world’s largest standing army. During an evening gala marking …