- China promoted two officers — Zhang Shuguang and air force chief Wang Gang — to general in a ceremony led by Xi Jinping.
- The moves come amid a long-running anti-corruption purge that has sidelined senior military leaders and looks aimed at tightening loyalty to Xi.
- The promotions could presage a wider reshuffle of the Central Military Commission, with a new lineup expected next fall.
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