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Xi Jinping Appoints New Military Anti-Corruption Chief Amidst Probe

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed Zhang Shuguang as the new head of the People's Liberation Army's anti-corruption body. This promotion, along with that of Wang Gang to lead the People's Liberation Army Air Force, marks the first time Xi has elevated two generals to full general rank in nearly a year. These appointments occur amidst a significant anti-corruption investigation targeting the military's upper echelons. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on high-level government appointments and a significant anti-corruption probe within a nation's military leadership. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Xi Jinping Appoints New Military Anti-Corruption Chief Amidst Probe

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    Chinese President Xi Jinping appoints new military anti-corruption chief

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has promoted two generals, the first time he has done so in nearly a year. The announcement follows Beijing’s far-reaching anti-corruption probe targeting the military leadership. Zhang Shuguang, who was promoted from the rank of lieutenant general to…