China removes general who commanded PLA during Doklam and Galwan clashes
- China has removed General Zhao Zongqi from its top political advisory body amid a wider shake-up of the PLA People’s Liberation Army leadership.
- Zhao commanded the PLA’s Western Theatre Command during the 2017 Doklam standoff and 2020 Galwan clash with India.
- His removal comes as President Xi Jinping intensifies a sweeping purge of senior military officials over alleged disciplinary violations.
- The move comes days after India and China reaffirmed efforts to maintain peace along their disputed border and expand military communication channels.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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